The Rip Chord Invitational: Where Legends are Forged

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Sam Keith stepped through the ropes in a fluid, practiced motion. Despite all the wars and injuries he had battled through, all the blood and sweat he had poured out, this was his still his natural habitat. He traded his tights for slacks and his boots for dress shoes, sure, but he looked like he belonged on the mat.

 

Outside the ring, the press had assembled. When a legend like Sam Keith says he has an announcement that will change the business forever, you stop and listen. Their cameras flashed as Keith approached the podium set up in the middle of the ring. Whatever he had to say, this was a moment to capture.

 

Keith coughed into his hand, then reached out adjusted the microphone on the podium. "January first," he said. "2016. New Year's Day. Today's a day of resolutions. New beginnings. I have a resolution, myself. I know I probably don't seem like the type, but it's true."

 

"Most people want to lose weight. Learn something new. Run a marathon. But I'm not most people. I'm a wrestler, from head to toe, down to my core. And for better or worse, that means I'm larger than life. Everything I do is, right down to resolutions."

 

"So it makes sense that when I make a resolution, I go big. In 2016, I'm making a change. Not just for me, though. That's not enough. That just whets my appetite. No, in 2016 I'm making a change for this entire industry that we call professional wrestling."

 

A murmur went through the crowd as attendees whispered to one another, eager to hear more. Journalists furiously scribbled down notes.

 

Keith's lips spread into a wry grin beneath his scraggly beard. "Rip Chord could have chosen anyone in the business to take over MAW when he retired, and he chose me. Why? Because he knew that I was the only man he could trust to run it right."

 

"Since it's inception, MAW has had a reputation as the place wrestlers came to get somewhere else. It's been a stepping stone. Rip is one of the greatest legends this business has ever known, and I'll be damned if I let his creation be known as a stepping stone. Moving forward, MAW will not be the layover you stop in at for a cup of coffee on your trip to New York or Florida. No, moving forward MAW will be THE destination for wrestling."

 

"Rip is a legend. I keep saying it, but it's true. What I'm announcing here today revolves around that man, not me. That's why, and it does pain me to say this, I've canceled the Sam Keith Invitational this year. I run this company, but this company isn't about me. It's about the athletes that pour buckets of blood and sweat on this mat. They leave bits of their souls in here every night, and they don't need to be chasing after a trophy with their boss's name on it."

 

"The trophy they need to strive for is the one that's been here from the beginning. The Rip Chord Invitational. The hottest prize on the independents. A trophy that means you are the cream of the crop, the cat's meow, and the apple of this industry’s eye."

 

"At least that's what we tell ourselves. Everyone that's won the RCI has been great, that's undeniable, but I'd be lying if I said they were the best. Why? Because they haven't beaten the best. Findlay didn't beat Frankie Perez. Mainstream Hernandez didn't beat Mikey James. My own son Greg, talented as he is, didn't beat anyone that's not on our shows every month."

 

"This year, that changes. I have scoured the continent to find the best independent wrestlers North America has to offer, and I have locked them down for the Rip Chord Invitational. When I say this YEAR everything changes, I mean it. RCI is no longer in January. This is the biggest tournament MAW, wrestling, hell, the world has ever seen.’

 

"From January through November, over 11 shows, the best 64 independent wrestlers in North America will scratch and claw their way to the top of the mountain. When there's one man left standing, and only then, he's going to hold up a trophy with Rip Chord's name on it, and he's going to look down at the fallen men below and know that without a shadow of a doubt he is the absolute best wrestler there is."

 

Keith leaned back from the podium, and the journalists erupted. Hands shot up, cameras flashed, and people shouted questions louder and louder, hoping Keith would hear and answer them.

 

But Keith had nothing more to say. This announcement was about making them hungry for more. No names would be named. No potential matchups. There damn sure wouldn't be any brackets announced. He would let this sit for a while. Let the anticipation build. And just before the excitement started to wane, he would drop the first tournament block.

[Historian]

I am very interested in the concept. I will be following along closely.

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>BLOCK A</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

This first block of four has been announced! The winner of Block A will face the winner of Block B, while the winner of Block C will face Block D. These two men will then meet in November to decide who will win it all!</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="HGO4nCW.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HGO4nCW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="5zNhw0m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5zNhw0m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="newiSvi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/newiSvi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Kip Keenan vs K-Squared</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

The first match of Block A pits the All-American stud Kip Keenan against the well-rounded veteran K-Squared. This is a match of America vs Canada, and it will be interesting to see how it shakes out.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img alt="rUps0z2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rUps0z2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hPyubFs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hPyubFs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Cali Slick vs Roger Cage</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

East coast vs west coast. Though Cage is Californian by birth, he’s established himself as the Emperor of New York, and Slick has earned the title of King of California. Which of these two magnetic wrestlers will come out on top?</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img alt="AoVUE4O.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AoVUE4O.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QndhO5P.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QndhO5P.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Stan Manna vs George Wolfe</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

George Wolfe has steadily improved as a member of MAW’s roster, proving himself to be an intense powerhouse of a wrestler. He faces Stan Manna in his MAW return, and the electric rocker is always a handful.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img alt="SGkE5VB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SGkE5VB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vFAQIPN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vFAQIPN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Island Boy Apollo vs Jamie Atherton</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Atherton has recently made waves in Canada, electrifying the crowds on his way to multiple title wins. He takes on Island Boy Apollo, who makes his way up from Puerto Rico, where he participated in a number of bloody brawls.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img alt="XAz939Z.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XAz939Z.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="stIpzUu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/stIpzUu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Kirk Jameson vs Air Attack Weasel</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Weasel, with his inexplicable name, is one of the most talented independent workers around, though he’s failed to capture a major championship in his long career. The same could be said for Jameson, who’s developed a reputation as a great hand but has failed to defeat Puerto Rican mainstays like Puerto Rican Power or Hell’s Bouncer.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img alt="D6mWFJK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D6mWFJK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GdgIb6j.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GdgIb6j.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Rockin’ Ryan Turner vs Dean Waldorf</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Rockin’ Ryan return to MAW in the same tournament block as his partner, Stan Manna. His opponent is Dean Waldorf, a tag specialist himself and terrific singles wrestler in his own right. </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img alt="iNGL7kq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iNGL7kq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5Ts8tAd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5Ts8tAd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Amazing Fire Fly vs Max Mayhem</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Max Mayhem, a MAW favorite for his devil-may-care ring style, returns to take on Amazing Fire Fly. This match is sure to be quick and fast paced, with both competitors known for their ability to take to the skies.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><img alt="Mq7x0xz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Mq7x0xz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QVMKbOW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QVMKbOW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Xavier Reckless vs Sayeed Ali</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

What may be the most violent encounter of the night is a bout between Xavier Reckless and Sayeed Ali. The two brawlers have become known for their willingness to take part in wild, arena-spanning brawls. Will the Pittsburgh product Xavier have what it takes to defeat the East Side Assassin? </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Prediction Preview: </strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Kip Keenan vs K-Squared</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Cali Slick vs Roger Cage</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Stan Manna vs George Wolfe</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Island Boy Apollo vs Jamie Atherton</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Kirk Jameson vs Air Attack Weasel</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Rockin’ Ryan Turner vs Dean Waldorf</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Amazing Fire Fly vs Max Mayhem</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Xavier Reckless vs Sayeed Ali</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p></div><p></p>

[Historian]

<p><strong>Kip Keenan</strong> vs K-Squared</p><p>

I'm not a fan of K-Squared and I think Kip could be a valuable guy in the tournament. A good wrestler, good mic skills, etc.. He could have some stand-out matches in the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Cali Slick</strong> vs Roger Cage</p><p>

I have Cali Slick winning this. Cage will, more than likely, be poached by USPW early on and Slick getting a win here will elevate him in the Mid Atlantic region. Slick is an incredibly talented worker who could really go places in this tournament. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Stan Manna</strong> vs George Wolfe</p><p>

I like George, but Stan has a little be more polish and would benefit from a good win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Island Boy Apollo vs <strong>Jamie Atherton</strong></p><p>

As much as I like IBA and think he has a bright future, with KK getting a win in my predictions earlier on, I think JA gets one here -- because we don't want to push all the FCW guys at once.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Kirk Jameson vs <strong>Air Attack Weasel</strong></p><p>

AAW should get the win here. KJ should be getting signed to a big deal from USPW and that will take him out of the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Rockin’ Ryan Turner vs <strong>Dean Waldorf</strong></p><p>

RRT is unreliable at best. Likely to tour with his band whereas Dean is not and a win here would set up other stories in the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Amazing Fire Fly</strong> vs Max Mayhem</p><p>

Max Mayhem should eat the pin easy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Xavier Reckless vs <strong>Sayeed Ali</strong></p><p>

Ali versus Slick will be a great match from this bracket. That's what I'm hoping for so I need both brawlers to win!</p>

[Munit]

<p>Prediction Preview:</p><p>

Kip Keenan vs <strong>K-Squared</strong></p><p>

<strong>Cali Slick </strong>vs Roger Cage</p><p>

Stan Manna vs <strong>George Wolfe</strong></p><p>

<strong>Island Boy Apollo</strong> vs Jamie Atherton</p><p>

Kirk Jameson vs<strong> Air Attack Weasel</strong></p><p>

Rockin’ Ryan Turner vs <strong>Dean Waldorf</strong></p><p>

Amazing Fire Fly vs <strong>Max Mayhem</strong></p><p>

Xavier Reckless vs <strong>Sayeed Ali</strong></p>

[codey_v2]

Ooc: I guess I should be clear, everyone on roster is under a written contract! I did some heavy database working to do some fantasy booking and ensure that I keep all guys throughout the tournament. The current plan is to just go through the year and end it nice and concise, so I'm not worried about the long reaching effects of MAW having 64 written contracts lol

[joshbrady91]

Kip Keenan vs K-Squared

Cali Slick vs Roger Cage

Stan Manna vs George Wolfe

Island Boy Apollo vs Jamie Atherton

Kirk Jameson vs Air Attack Weasel

Rockin’ Ryan Turner vs Dean Waldorf

Amazing Fire Fly vs Max Mayhem

Xavier Reckless vs Sayeed Ali

[Historian]

Ooc: I guess I should be clear, everyone on roster is under a written contract! I did some heavy database working to do some fantasy booking and ensure that I keep all guys throughout the tournament. The current plan is to just go through the year and end it nice and concise, so I'm not worried about the long reaching effects of MAW having 64 written contracts lol

 

Well darn it!!!!!! I stand by my predictions since I made them!

[smw88]

<p><strong>Kip Keenan </strong>vs K-Squared</p><p>

Cali Slick vs <strong>Roger Cage</strong></p><p>

<strong>Stan Manna</strong> vs George Wolfe</p><p>

Island Boy Apollo vs <strong>Jamie Atherton</strong></p><p>

<strong>Kirk Jameson</strong> vs Air Attack Weasel</p><p>

<strong>Rockin’ Ryan Turner</strong> vs Dean Waldorf</p><p>

Amazing Fire Fly vs <strong>Max Mayhem</strong></p><p>

Xavier Reckless vs <strong>Sayeed Ali</strong></p>

[codey_v2]

Friday Week 4, January 2016

Attendance:

603 in the Mid Atlantic

Announcers:

Marvin Earnest – Ernest Forthdyke-Hume

 

 

Backstage, Kirk Jameson is preparing for his main event matchup against Air Attack Weasel. As he wraps his wrists, he speaks.

 

KJ: I’ve spent my entire on an island. I lived lean. Unless you’re a tape trader, you probably don’t know much about me. That’s okay. I like it that way. You see, the guys in my block, in this tournament, all they know about me is that I’m ‘pretty good’ in the ring. That’s it. They don’t know about the wars I’ve been to. The blood I’ve spilled. The violence that has been instilled in me while 10,000 Puerto Ricans scream for your head. But after tonight, they’ll know. They’ll all know.

Off camera, a slow clap begins and Air Attack weasel walks into frame, smirking.

 

 

AAW: That’s touching. Really. But the reason no one knows much about you is because you’re a loser. A nobody. A never-will-be. You’re right, though. After tonight, everyone will know you. But it won’t matter, because what they’re gonna know you for is staring up at the lights while the ref counts 1-2-3.

vs

Island Boy Apollo vs Jamie Atherton

 

The first match of block A and the tournament as a whole kicked off with furious action. Atherton, a quick Canadian cruiserweight prospect, kept the much larger Apollo off balance for much of the match with a frenetic pace. In the end, though, it was Apollo that picked up the win with an Island Driver to become the first man to advance to the second round of the tournament. Apollo looked good in victory here, showcasing a bit of the Puerto Rican inspired violence Kirk Jameson spoke of earlier.

 

Apollo wins, 42

 

vs

Xavier Reckless vs Sayeed Ali

 

Sayeed got this wild brawl off to a hot start. Xavier couldn’t even make it into the ring before the ultra-violent Ali came sprinting from the back to blindside him. The two almost got the match thrown out as they refused to enter the ring and officially start the bout for several minutes. Eventually they did end up in the ring, and it was there that Sayeed put a violent end to this violent encounter with a GBH Driver.

 

Sayeed wins, 45

 

Dean Waldorf is in the ring now, pacing as he waits for his opponent, Ryan Turner, to make his entrance. When Turner does come out, he’s not alone. Wielding his guitar, Turner is accompanied by his partner and bandmate, Stan Manna, and the two belt out an original tune that insults Dean, his partner Marv, and Stan’s round one opponent George Wolfe.

 

vs

Ryan Turner vs Dean Waldorf

 

Ryan makes a good showing for himself here, and endears himself to the fans as he plays to them whenever he has the slightest bit of offense. Unfortunately, that only seems to infuriate Dean. After mauling Turner with suplexes, Waldorf sets him up on the second rope and German suplexes him to the mat for the win.

 

Waldorf wins, 48

 

Before the next match begins, we go backstage and see Island Boy Apollo strolling backstage after his victory. He comes face to face with Kirk Jameson, who’s in the middle of a seemingly stream of Hindu squats. Kirk stops as he walks and the two go chest to chest. It’s a tense moment, that’s broken when Apollo grins and the two old friends embrace. Apollo slaps Kirk on the chest and says one thing before he walks away.

 

IBA: Kick his ass, bro.

 

vs

Stan Manna vs George Wolfe

 

Back in the ring, Stan Manna faces off with George Wolfe. Wolfe does not look happy that he’s there, and Manna doesn’t look comfortable with it considering his partner is in the back getting medical treatment. The match is competitive, though it’s Wolfe that always seems to come out on top. Wolfe puts Manna away with a running powerslam to advance.

 

Wolfe wins, 47

 

After the match, Wolfe snatches a microphone.

 

GW: This is bullshit! I have busted my ass for this company, and I don’t even get a first round bye? Worse, they insult me and trot me out beat on some loser that got ran out of the company a decade ago! Well I got news for ya, this ain’t gonna fly! I’m putting everyone on notice: George Wolfe is here to kick some ass and win the RCI!

 

vs

Amazing Fire Fly vs Max Mayhem

 

As acrobatic a contest as you will ever see. Fly certainly had the speed advantage over the already quick Mayhem, but Max’s experience edge proved to be satisfactory. Fly missed big with a shooting star press, and Max took advantage and nailed a Canadian Tumbleweed to score the win and advance.

 

Mayhem wins, 36

 

After the bout, the two shake hands and Mayhem tells Fly that he’s got a huge future ahead of him. He then raises Fly’s hand and the crowd roars their approval.

 

vs

Kip Keenan vs K-Squared

 

Kip Keenan, with his all-American pedigree and movie star looks was touted as the favorite here, and he showed why as he made short work of K-Squared. He made K-Squared tap to an ankle lock and looked good doing it.

 

Kip wins, 45

 

Roger Cage walks to the ring, mic in hand.

 

RC: This is an absolute joke. A travesty even! Come November, I’m going to win this tournament, and this company dares to disrespect me by not giving me the main event? I’m not even in the most segments tonight! I had to beg to get some promo time before this joke of a match. I swear, this company is run by morons, because if they were actually smart they would realize that more Roger Cage equals more dollar signs and even more digits after them.

 

 

Cali Slick made his entrance, sized Cage up, and snatched the mic away from him.

 

CS: You talk too much.

 

Slick smashed the mic on Cage’s head, and the match began!

 

vs

Cali Slick vs Roger Cage

 

Roger Cage was excellent here. Whether on offense or defense, he had the crowd engaged the entire time. Slick was always just a step behind, which could come down to the seven year experience gap, but he also made a great showing for himself. Unfortunately, it was cage that pulled out the victory after hitting Slick with a Cage Rage and then stacking his feet up on the middle rope for leverage.

 

Cage wins, 61

 

vs

Kirk Jameson vs Air Attack Weasel

 

Weasel opened the match with a cocky slap, and Kirk immediately shot a huge double leg and pounded Weasel into the mat. Weasel picked his shots well, but Kirk always seemed to be there ready to cut him off at a moment’s notice. Kirk really showed that his time in Puerto Rico had transformed him from being merely a good hand into a real stretcher. Everything he did had a nasty, mean edge to it, all the way down to grinding his forearm into Weasel when he went for pins. Eventually, Kirk was able to down Weasel and slap on a Kirk-Hold for the win, as Weasel had no choice but to tap.

 

Kirk wins, 64

 

Total:

61

[Historian]

Well I did not have a great opening batch showing.

[codey_v2]

Yeah, opening shows are always a bit tough to predict since it's never clear yet who the Booker wants to push or how they plan on doing it. I expect all four opening round shows to be like that lol

[codey_v2]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>BLOCK D</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

The Wrestling Classic will showcase the talent in Block D of the tournament. Just a reminder, the winner of this block will clash with the victor of Block C, which has yet to be revealed!</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="3mTNlvM.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3mTNlvM.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="f8jeOb5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f8jeOb5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NjJRsGx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NjJRsGx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>El Mitico vs Al Coleman</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Coleman makes his first MAW appearance in nearly ten years, and he does so against a tough test in the technical technico known as El Mitico. Mitico has made a name for himself as an immensely talented wrestler in Mexico, but he runs into a world-class in Al Coleman in this first round matchup. Who will come out on top?</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="wxwaUXA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wxwaUXA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IQXrn0B.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IQXrn0B.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Bradford Peverell vs Sky King</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Sky King has spent nearly two decades perfecting his craft, and has a closet full of gold and a long string of standout performances in Canada to show for it. He’ll try to take to the skies and fly over Peverell to the next round. Peverell, in turn, will likely do everything in his power to land the nuclear bomb known as his left hand. King is a devastating performer, but if anyone has a puncher’s chance to win the tournament, it’s Bradford!</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="cn0ScEO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cn0ScEO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lpeV6be.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lpeV6be.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Mimic vs Frantic Ali</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Another ACPW standout standout in Mimic makes his MAW debut. Mimic’s built a reputation as a buzzsaw of a competitor over the past few years. He was once merely a middling cruiserweight, but he’s upped his mat game to compliment a potent aerial assault and has become quite the dangerous man. His opponent is Frantic Ali, a west coast brawler with a chip on his shoulder. Always looking for a fight, Ali is certain to find one in the very game Mimic.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="VPXdTAs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VPXdTAs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EMcRQjo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EMcRQjo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Ford Gumble vs Whitehorse Whitaker</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Gumble will emerge for the first time in years for this matchup against Whitehorse Whitaker, the big man from the Yukon. Whitaker is big and powerful and easily outweighs Gumble, but if Ford’s patented Quick Draw Kick still has the heat it once had, he could end this match at any moment.</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="rxk2Pfp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rxk2Pfp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wJ7V9UW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wJ7V9UW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Tigre Salvaje vs Dragon Americano</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

These two luchadors will meet for the first time in what should be an exciting match. Americano will represent a pillar of Mexican wrestling in OLLIE, while Tigre will be bringing his talents north from the upstart company CILL. Which masked man will reign supreme?</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="TUHxVpX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TUHxVpX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xtx73SK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xtx73SK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Harry Allen vs Howlin’ Mad Mort</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

In a matchup to mirror that of their tag team partners, Allen and Mort will clash here as well. Mort has an even greater size advantage over Allen than Whitaker does over Gumble, so it will be interesting to see how Allen handles it. That said, Allen’s tangled with men like Tyson Baine in the past, so he’s sure to have a few tricks up his sleeve!</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="Lo5ABaj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Lo5ABaj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JijgAlu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JijgAlu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Ted Brady vs Acid II</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Brady has seen and done it a lot in wrestling, and he probably hates all of it. Masked high fliers are the bane of his existence, and he unfortunately is matched up with one of the toughest young fliers on the scene today in Acid II. Trained by the original, Acid shows all the promise in the world and displays the trademark viciousness of his mentor. Will it be enough to topple the canny vet?</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><img alt="1UYNqA9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1UYNqA9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mKXxzQV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mKXxzQV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Fox Mask vs Roderick Remus</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

In what could very well be the marquee match of the evening, Fox Mask makes his MAW debut against former MAW champion Roderick Remus. Remus has made it known on social media that he has no respect for the legendary Fox Mask, but he’ll have to at least be wary of the canny veteran if he doesn’t want this match to end his tournament hopes prematurely. </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Predictions:</strong></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

El Mitico vs Al Coleman</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Bradford Peverell vs Sky King</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Mimic vs Frantic Ali</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Ford Gumble vs Whitehorse Whitaker</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Tigre Salvaje vs Dragon Americano</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Harry Hallen vs Howlin' Mad Mort</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Ted Brady vs Acid II</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Fox Mask vs Roderick Remus</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

[Munit]

<p>Predictions:</p><p>

El Mitico vs<strong> Al Coleman</strong></p><p>

Bradford Peverell vs <strong>Sky King</strong></p><p>

Mimic vs<strong> Frantic Ali</strong></p><p>

<strong>Ford Gumble </strong>vs Whitehorse Whitaker</p><p>

<strong>Tigre Salvaje</strong> vs Dragon Americano</p><p>

<strong>Harry Hallen</strong> vs Howlin' Mad Mort</p><p>

Ted Brady vs <strong>Acid II</strong></p><p>

<strong>Fox Mask</strong> vs Roderick Remus</p>

[smw88]

<p>El Mitico vs<strong> Al Coleman</strong></p><p>

<strong>Bradford Peverell</strong> vs Sky King</p><p>

Mimic vs <strong>Frantic Ali</strong></p><p>

<strong>Ford Gumble</strong> vs Whitehorse Whitaker</p><p>

<strong>Tigre Salvaje</strong> vs Dragon Americano</p><p>

Harry Hallen vs <strong>Howlin' Mad Mort</strong></p><p>

Ted Brady vs <strong>Acid II</strong></p><p>

Fox Mask vs <em><strong>Roderick Remus</strong></em></p>

[Historian]

<p><strong>El Mitico </strong>vs Al Coleman</p><p>

<strong>Bradford Peverell</strong> vs Sky King</p><p>

Mimic vs <strong>Frantic Ali</strong></p><p>

Ford Gumble vs <strong>Whitehorse Whitaker</strong></p><p>

Tigre Salvaje vs <strong>Dragon Americano</strong></p><p>

<strong>Harry Hallen </strong>vs Howlin' Mad Mort</p><p>

<strong>Ted Brady</strong> vs Acid II</p><p>

<strong>Fox Mask</strong> vs Roderick Remus</p>

[codey_v2]

Friday, Week 4, February 2016

Attendance: 717 in the Mid Atlantic

Announcers: Marvin Earnest – Ernest Forthdyke-Hume

 

 

The show opens, and Roderick Remus makes his entrance to a chorus of boos. The MAW faithful are all too familiar with the young cruiserweight’s cheating ways and dirty tactics, and let him know about it.

 

RR: Yeah, yeah, keep it coming.

 

The fans do, and Remus seems to bask in their jeers.

 

RR: I’ve heard it my whole career. No one ever liked me, and no one ever thought I would be anything. When my brother got hurt, people had the nerve to tell me that the wrong Remus retired. When I came to MAW and lit the world on fire, you booed me. Then, when I climbed the mountain and captured the MAW Championship, you told me it was a fluke. That I didn’t deserve the gold. All that says to me is that you idiots in the crowd don’t know jack about wrestling. If I could spit in the face of each and every one of your stupid faces I would.

 

The boos only grow louder now.

 

RR: I’m probably the greatest MAW champ you ever saw, and you were too dumb to realize what you were seeing before it was gone. And despite that, despite all my talent, all my charisma, all my raw magnetism, there’s one thing I’ve never done. I’ve never won the RCI. This year’s supposed to be the hardest one ever, but I don’t see it. In tonight’s main event, I take on Fox Mask. Everyone says he’s supposed to be some great wrestler, but you know what I see? Some loser wearing whiskers that says he wants to wrestle in Japan, but has never been good enough to make it out of high school gyms in Cali. He’s a no one, and I will pin him 1-2-3 tonight and make him the first victim in the Remus victory tour.

 

 

vs

El Mitico vs Al Coleman

 

On a night that features very few MAW veterans, Al Coleman makes his return after nearly ten years away to take on the young luchador El Mitico. Though Mitico’s lucha influences are clear, it’s his technique that truly shines and the two wrestlers were able to piece together a fine technical bout to open the show. Coleman opted for a traditional mat based attack, whereas Mitico showed off some flair and complexity with his offense. In the end, it was Coleman who picked up the victory after locking in a grapevined ankle lock in the center of the ring.

 

Coleman wins, 47.

 

 

 

Ted Brady made his entrance next, with a sour expression on his face. He snatched a microphone from ringside and prepared to address the crowd.

 

TB: You should all be ashamed. To support this tournament is to support everything wrong with this business! I’ve been in this business for 24 years, and never before have I seen a more pathetic, disrespectful-to-the-business collection of talent than I have here. Closed fists. Top rope moves. They are literally flying in the face of the rules! There’s so much inexperience here I’m surprised every match hasn’t ended in a time limit draw when the “wrestlers” can’t figure out what to do next. Tonight, and every night after, I’m going to show you what real wrestling is.

vs

Acid II vs Ted Brady

 

In an ironic twist, Brady’s first round opponent Acid II also happens to be the least experienced wrestler in the tournament, with just three years in the business. However, he was also trained by a legend in Acid and has spent three years in the ultra-violent PSW atmosphere. Due to the massive experience advantage Brady held, he was able to dictate the pace of most of the match, keeping Acid grounded firmly on the ground with good, traditional, pro wrestling. He couldn’t do that the entire match, however, and Acid was able to take to the skies to put Brady flat on his own back. To finish the match, Acid almost insultingly applied the Acidity Test, a submission hold, to score the tap out victory.

 

Acid II wins, 33.

 

 

 

Backstage, Ford Gumble and Harry Allen, the Young Guns, were warming up for their matches when The Boys from the Yukon strode up, towering over them. Gumble eyed Whitaker and Mort angrily.

 

WW: Well if it ain’t the not-so-Young Guns.

 

HMM: A couple of small boys. Bitesize even.

 

Gumble, always itching for a fight, lunged forward, but Allen held his partner back.

 

HA: Well dang, ain’t you boys tall. I reckon you’re twice as big as us, and probably four times as dumb.

 

This time Mad Mort lunged forward, and Whitaker held him back.

 

WW: Big words from a little man. Be interesting to see if you can back em up.

 

Allen grinned.

 

HA: Oh, I reckon you ain’t gonna be seeing a thing, ‘cept the bright lights when ol’ Ford here lays your ass out.

 

WW: That a threat?

 

Allen looked at his furious partner.

 

HA: Oh no, that’s what I call a guaran-damn-tee, son.

 

 

vs

Tigre Salvaje Jr vs Dragon Americano

 

These two luchadors put everything on the line here, busting out offense not typically seen north of the border. The match took place in equal parts in the sky and on the mat, as both wrestlers displayed a wide range of skills. In the end, it was Tigre that came out on top, when he ducked below a clothesline from Dragon and executed a lightning-quick Salvaje Suplex.

 

Tigre wins, 40.

 

After the match, both luchadors showed their respect to one another with a handshake and a bow. Before heading to the back, Dragon raised Tigre’s hand to the approval of the crowd.

 

 

vs

Ford Gumble vs Whitehorse Whitaker

 

The awaited matchup between Gumble and Whitaker was next, and saw the much, much heavier Whitaker bully Gumble for much of it. Gumble got some offense in, but Whitaker was proving to be just a bit too much with his power game. That is, until Whitaker decided to turn his back on a downed Gumble and play to the crowd. When he turned his attention back to Gumble, it was too late. Ford jumped to his feet and executed a brutal Quick Draw Kick out of nowhere that led to the 1-2-3.

 

Gumble wins, 43.

 

 

Frantic Ali was out next, with a microphone in hand.

 

FA: Tonight I’m taking on Mimic, and I gotta be honest, I ain’t got a clue who this cat is. I looked him up, and it turns out he’s just some little Canadian. That’s all I needed to know. See, I’m from Cali, the greatest place on earth, and I don’t lose to people from that dump in the north. And I’ll tell you, once I pin him, he ain’t gonna get a “soorry” out of me.

 

 

Mimic came out next, his own microphone in hand.

 

M: Keep talking. Get it all out, because once I spike your head into the mat and break your neck I don’t think you’re going to be saying much for a long time.

 

Mimic spiked his mic into the ground and squared up with Ali, and the match was on!

 

vs

Mimic vs Frantic Ali

 

If Ali had looked up more than Mimic’s name and home country, he might have been better prepared for what came next. Mimic has a reputation as one of the meanest, most vicious wrestlers in ACPW, and he turned all that aggression toward Ali in a, ahem, frantic attack. Ali was able to regain his faculties after the initial onslaught, and the two proceeded to trade momentum back and forth in a fast paced matchup that ended violently when Ali caught Mimic in mid air and drilled him into the mat with a death valley driver.

 

Ali wins, 44.

 

 

 

Backstage, a heavily-breathing Ali was walking to his locker room when he passed Fox Mask warming up for his match with Roderick Remus. Ali grinned and greeted the masked man.

 

FA: Well if it ain’t mister CZCW himself! I been waiting a long time to talk to you.

 

Fox Mask stood up tall, but didn’t say anything.

 

FA: Yeah, they say you don’t talk much. That’s fine, I’ll make it short. People always talk about you. They tell me how great you are. But I know the truth. See, I know you ain’t as good as they say. I know you stay in your little CZCW bubble because you’re afraid of real competition. Honestly, I’m surprised you’re here! Well let me tell you something, Mr. Coastal Zone: if you somehow make it to the finals of this block, that’s it. It’s over. Cause if you make it that far, you run into me, and I’m the buzzsaw that splits your legend in half.

 

Ali slapped Fox on the shoulder.

 

FA: So good luck tonight, kid.

 

He laughed and walked away, and Fox just resumed his warm-up routine.

 

 

vs

Bradford Peverell vs Sky King

 

The heavy-handed Peverell laid into Sky King as soon as the match kicked off. He was clearly bigger and stronger, but King’s wealth of experience came into play often as he was able to capitalize on even the smallest of opening’s Peverell left. In the end, though, it was Peverell that came out on top when Sky King flew off the top rope and Peverell leveled him with a nuclear left hook after what was clearly the match of the night to this point.

 

Peverell wins, 53.

 

 

Before Peverell could even raise his arms in victory, Al Coleman sprinted to the ring and leveled him with a hard German suplex. With Peverell dazed, Coleman locked a tight kimura on his left arm and only released it when several officials, including Sam Keith, pried him off. Coleman grinned as he backed up the ramp, having damaged the most dangerous weapon of his opponent in the next round of the tournament.

 

 

vs

Harry Allen vs Howlin’ Mad Mort

 

Mort was certainly furious after their earlier exchange, and Allen took advantage of his fury often. Mort just couldn’t help but be overzealous in his attacks, and the veteran Allen was all too keen to allow him. The finish came when Mort charged Allen, and Allen pulled the top rope down and sent Mort toppling to the floor. Allen vaulted the ropes and landed a plancha on the big man before rolling into the ring, quickly scaling the turnbuckles, and diving off to land a Fistful of Dynamite for the 1-2-3.

 

Allen wins, 46.

 

 

vs

Fox Mask vs Roderick Remus

 

Match of the night goes to this fast paced bout between former MAW champ Roderick Remus and legend of the Coastal Zone Fox Mask. Near fall after near fall occurred, and neither man seemed able to put to put the other down. Roderick looked on the verge of finishing it at one point with a Remus Clutch, but Fox was able to get to the ropes and force the break. Remus, desperate now, lifted Fox to the top rope and climbed up after him, clearly setting up something devastating. Fox fought back though, and after a headbutt, flipped the bird to Remus before driving him to the mat from the top rope with a Fox Flip Off DDT for the win!

 

Fox Mask wins, 57.

 

Total:

54

[MainOffender]

Really digging this. Strong characterization considering there's so many guys to deal with. Makes me feel nostalgic for the CVerse saves I haven't touched in years.

[codey_v2]

Thanks, I really appreciate it! I'm using the first four shows to establish this massive cast of characters, so there's not a whole lot of show to show continuity yet, but I'm really glad someone appreciates it.

 

The next show might not be up for a few days. I'm a student and have several articles to write up for a journalism course, so those are taking the bulk of my writing time right now.

 

Thanks for sticking with me y'all!

[codey_v2]

BLOCK B

 

Super Showdown will be the first battlefield for the wrestler’s in Block B. The winner of this block, of course, will take on the winner of Block A, with the victor of the match heading to the finals!

 

 

Teddy Powell vs Ernest Youngman

 

These two PSW mainstays will clash in the first match. Powell is a crafty veteran, whereas Youngman is a brutally effective up and comer. That being said, this will be his first exposure outside of the lawless land of Pittsburgh, so how will he fare against the veteran Powell in a match with rules?

 

California Love Machine vs Syd Collier

 

After graduating from the MAW dojo, Collier has put together quite the career for himself as a sound, if unspectacular wrestler. He matches up against the Californian sensation CLM, who looks to end the dojo product’s tournament early. Will Collier rise to new heights, or will CLM fly to victory?

 

Frankie Perez vs Jake Idol

 

These two have tangled before, but only in tag matches. Without longtime partners Jackpot Jordan and Mikey James involved, will this singles match between CZCW veterans turn out differently than their tag encounters? Idol sure hopes so!

 

Molokai Milk vs Fumihiro Ota

 

Milk is making his mainland US debut here, as he’s previously stuck to his native Hawaii and, interestingly, Australia, where he was a minor star in their RAW promotion before growing bored and heading home. His debut will be a tough one, as he’s running up against the super ninja himself, Ota. Ota’s experiencing quite the resurgence after disappearing from the wrestling scene following his exit from TCW in 2005, and he’s sure to be a tough test for Milk.

 

Davis Wayne vs Mr. Lucha III

 

The third iteration Mr. Lucha travels north of the border to take on Davis Wayne, who’s done his fair share of traveling to get here. Wayne started in his native Canada before hopping on a flight to Puerto Rico, and he’s found his way to MAW to put the skills he’s learned to test against one of the hottest luchadors in the game.

 

Mario Heroic vs Nelson Callum

 

Heroic returns! The enigmatic superstar is back from his self-imposed exile, and he’s got his eyes set on the golden cup at the end of the tournament. Unfortunately, he takes on Nelson Callum in this round one matchup, and the cocky youngster is looking to play spoiler.

 

Masked Cougar vs Jesus Chavez

 

The super hero-ish Cougar is pouncing his way onto the MAW stage for the first time. Joining him is Jesus Chavez, he’s quietly earned a reputation as a brutal heavyweight brawler in Puerto Rico alongside his partners in the Latino Kings, Hector Galindo and Rudy Velasquez. Which of these stars and their contrasting styles will come out on top?

 

Ray Snow vs Frankie Dee

 

The second Frankie competing tonight draws a tough matchup against a verifiable ice man in Ray Snow. Dee’s attacks are quick and violent, but Snow is one of the more underrated warriors, with brutally effective and precise suplexes and throws. Will they be enough to stifle the flash of Frankie, or will Dee land a knockout shot?

 

 

Predictions:

Teddy Powell vs Ernest Youngman

CLM vs Syd Collier

Frankie Perez vs Jake Idol

Molokai Milk vs Fumihiro Ota

Davis Wayne vs Mr. Lucha III

Mario Heroic vs Nelson Callum

Masked Cougar vs Jesus Chavez

Ray Snow vs Frankie Dee

[smw88]

Predictions:

Teddy Powell vs Ernest Youngman

CLM vs Syd Collier

Frankie Perez vs Jake Idol

Molokai Milk vs Fumihiro Ota

Davis Wayne vs Mr. Lucha III

Mario Heroic vs Nelson Callum

Masked Cougar vs Jesus Chavez

Ray Snow vs Frankie Dee

[Munit]

Predictions:

Teddy Powell vs Ernest Youngman

CLM vs Syd Collier

Frankie Perez vs Jake Idol

Molokai Milk vs Fumihiro Ota

Davis Wayne vs Mr. Lucha III

Mario Heroic vs Nelson Callum

Masked Cougar vs Jesus Chavez

Ray Snow vs Frankie Dee

[MainOffender]

Predictions:

Teddy Powell vs Ernest Youngman

CLM vs Syd Collier

Frankie Perez vs Jake Idol

Molokai Milk vs Fumihiro Ota

Davis Wayne vs Mr. Lucha III

Mario Heroic vs Nelson Callum

Masked Cougar vs Jesus Chavez

Ray Snow vs Frankie Dee

[codey_v2]

Friday, Week 4, March 2016

Attendance:

759 in the Mid Atlantic

Announcers:

Marvin Earnest – Ernest Forthdyke-Hume

 

vs

Molokai Milk vs Fumihiro Ota

 

Milk started the match off with some…interesting…dance moves. Ota was unsure what to make of it and was caught off guard when the Hawaiian suddenly lashed out and clobbered the super ninja. Ota was on his heels, reeling from the big brawler’s attacks, before he lifted the bottom of mask and blasted Milk with a mouthful of green mist! The vile liquid in his face made Milk drop immediately, and the Hawaiian was unable to ever really mount his offense again. Ota mercifully ended this with a Ninja Strike on the nearly blind Molokai Milk.

 

Ota wins, 54.

 

vs

Ray Snow vs Frankie Dee

 

Snow wasted no time in shooting in on Dee, who was reported to have tweaked his knee in training for this match. By working over the knee, Snow was able to, for the most part, negate Frankie’s #1 advantage: his stinging kicks. Dee still threw them whenever he got some offense in, but they had less sting, less pep, and he visibly winced every time one landed. The match end came when Frankie clotheslined Snow out of the ring. The separation allowed Frankie some time to breathe, and when Snow slid back in Frankie nailed him with a Shinanju, his patented spinning back kick. Unable to stand after the strike, Frankie collapsed on top of Ray and scored the 1, 2, 3.

 

Dee wins, 37.

 

 

 

California Love Machine was out next, to the delight of the screaming girls in the crowd. The handsome Californian smiled and grabbed a mic.

 

CLM: You know, I’m a west coast boy, but I could get used to this east coast attention.

 

More screams.

 

CLM: I’ve traveled up and down my home state…thrilling the ladies--

 

He said the last part with a hip thrust.

 

CLM: --and now I’ve come all the way to the Mid Atlantic to thrill all of you on the way to winning that shiny, shiny trophy.

 

 

Syd Collier’s music blared, and the wrestler made his way to the ring with a mic in his hand and a scowl on his face.

 

SC: Shut up, shut up, shut up. You are making a mockery of this! As the uncrowned king of this company and guaranteed winner of this tournament, that’s something I won’t let stand.

 

CLM: Oh, is that so? See, I thought our match tonight would end just like my last night did—with an LAX Departure!

 

vs

CLM vs Syd Collier

 

CLM was hard to slow down, but Collier did an admirable job of it. The dojo grad used every bit of his wrestling knowledge to batter CLM, threatening to punch up CLM’s face, to the dismay of the girls in the crowd. However, he was just a touch too slow, as CLM still found a way to climb to the rope, leap off, and nail his beautiful shooting star legdrop: the LAX Departure. Three seconds later, and he was raising his hands in victory.

 

CLM wins, 42

 

 

Masked Cougar was waiting in the ring for his opponent when Jesus Chavez showed his face, flanked by Rudy Velasquez and Hector Galindo. Rudy had a mic in hand.

 

RV: No respect. That’s what we get, everywhere we go. That’s okay, though. The Latino Kings? We like it. We like taking on your cartoon characters—

 

He pointed to Cougar.

 

RV: --and tearing them up. Breaking their bones. Making them bleed. All these promotors underestimate The Latino Kings, and that’s cool. We make them regret it every time. Sam Keith, you better be listening. One of us is winning this thing, so you better hope no one you care about ever has to stand across from us.

 

vs

Masked Cougar vs Jesus Chavez

 

Chavez is the only King wrestling tonight, though Hector and Rudy stuck around at ringside. The big man overpowered Cougar early and often, though Cougar fought back with the ferocity of his namesake. Cougar struggled often, though, not used to competing against a man the size of Jesus. Still, he was able to get the job done after downing the big man and a huge Cougar Pounce from the top rope for the win. Hector and Rudy hit the ring immediately, but Cougar slipped away unscathed.

 

Cougar wins, 59.

 

 

 

Nelson Callum sauntered out to the ring, addressing the crowd as he walked down the ramp.

 

NC: Ladies and gentlemen, the hour has arrived, and the Nelson Callum show has begun. Now, I don’t really care if you want to watch it or not, the fact remains the same, I am here, and I am winning. Out of all the wrestlers you may see over the next year, not one has the pedigree, the acumen, the talent, the skill, the heart, the ability, the raw—

 

 

Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd cut the cocky youngster off, and after a minute or so Mario Heroic emerged on the stage! The legendary independent wrestler was in a full body suit complete with wings attached the arms, and he performed a meandering, choreographed routine set to the music that seemed to take ages. By the time he got in the ring, Callum was incensed.

 

vs

Mario Heroic vs Nelson Callum

Chances are Callum didn’t expect to need a second warmup by the time the match actually started. The story was of this one was an irate Callum going straight for Heroic in a rage, and Heroic capitalizing on every mistake he made. Heroic proved that his years spent in self-imposed exile hadn’t caused him to lose a step (just gain a few pounds). The crafty veteran played all the hits, but it just didn’t seem to be enough. Callum finally clasped on the Honey Trap, and Heroic was forced to tap out.

 

Callum wins, 57.

 

 

 

Jake Idol and Jackpot stood backstage.

 

JJ: Tonight, the good bro Jake takes on the creeper himself.

 

JI: That’s right, my good bro. Frankie Perez, we’ve done this dance before, and we all know the truth: you got no rhythm, bro!

 

JJ: Two left feet, my guy!

 

JI: Meanwhile, I’ve got a left and a right foot, and I’m gonna use both of em to kick your ass!

 

JJ: Bro, the Rich and Famous are the only ones that have a shot at that gold cup.

 

JI: We’re the only two bros around that can pull it off.

 

JJ: Drinking from the chalice, bro.

 

JI: Like kings, my guy.

 

JJ: Because we’re rich…

 

JI: …and we’re famous.

 

 

vs

Davis Wayne vs Mr. Lucha III

 

Lucha seems to have inherited all of his uncle’s talents, and taken a liking to the dirty tactics he was known to use periodically in his career. Davis, meanwhile, displayed the talent and well-roundedness a wrestler can develop if he dedicates himself to traveling all over the continent to hone his skills. From Canada to Puerto Rico, Davis has put together an impressive skillset. Still, Lucha’s cheating ways nearly saw him lose. But when Lucha grabbed a chair, hoping to use it behind the ref’s back, he ended up flying too close to the sun. The ref saw what he was doing and ripped the chair from Lucha’s hands. Shocked, Lucha was surprised again when Davis grabbed him and nailed a fisherman suplex for the win.

 

Wayne wins, 48.

 

 

 

Prior to making his entrance, Teddy Powell approached his opponent, Ernest Youngman backstage.

 

TP: Hey kid, I just wanna wish you luck.

 

Youngman stared daggers at Powell.

 

TP: But I also wanted to say that this ain’t PSW. You thrived there. Turned into someone real. But we didn’t have rules in PSW. Here, you gotta color between the lines. Break the rules and your night, hell, your whole tournament is over.

 

Youngman looked over the vet, and finally spoke.

 

EY: Rules or no rules, it doesn’t matter. The matches always end the same. I win, and the other guy gets stretchered away.

 

vs

Teddy Powell vs Ernest Youngman

 

Youngman absolutely battered Powell. He quickly cut his legs out from under him, taking away Powell’s speed and quickness, and, thus, his main source of attack. Still, Powell attempted to go up top once he downed Youngman. Youngman was only playing possum, however, and Powell crashed to the mat. Youngman capitalized immediately, lifting Powell to his feet and delivering a devastating piledriver for the win.

 

Youngman wins, 53.

 

 

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Frankie Perez vs Jake Idol

 

Don’t let Idol’s pretty boy looks and goofy demeanor fool you, he is a talented brawler that can throw hands with the best of them. Perez, one of the most talented men to grace the independent scene in the past decade, was all too willing to oblige him. The two tore the house down, and the crowd went wild when Perez sent Idol into the first row and took the fight into the stands. They eventually made their way back into the ring, and it was there that Perez leveled Idol with a muscle buster followed by his trademark P-Clutch camel clutch submission. Idol was so out of it that the ref called the match without a tap having to occur, and Frankie advanced in the match of the tournament so far.

 

Frankie wins, 65.

 

 

Total:

62

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BLOCK C

 

MAW Americana is the first battleground for Block C. Reminder, the winner of this block will battle the victor of Block D in the semifinals.

 

 

Findlay vs The Architect

 

Former two-time RCI winner and multi-time MAW champion returns here to do battle with one of the most promising young MAW dojo grads. Will Findlay’s legend grow, or will The Architect derail him?

 

Ace Youngblood vs Billy Russell

 

Russell might be older than most tourney participants, but he’s just as dangerous as any of them. He draws Ace Youngblood, who returns to MAW, where he captured four different tag team championships.

 

Greg Gauge vs Marv Statler

 

MAW Champion Greg Gauge is back in action for the first time since December, and he draws Marv Statler as his first round opponent. Statler’s tag team partner Dean Waldorf has already advanced to the second round, will Statler be joining him? Or will Gauge continue to author an impressive legacy?

 

Connor Threepwood vs Crockett Tubbs

 

The Fighting Irish! We’ve seen tag teams in the tournament, but this is the first time any of them have had to go head to head. Both these wrestlers are known as hard-nosed, intense competitors, so it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

 

Donnie J vs Hector Galindo

 

Donnie J has had a storied career, and winning this tournament will be another feather in the cap of one of the greatest independent wrestlers in history. He runs up against Hector Galindo, though, which means that in addition to the man in the ring he has to worry about Rudy Velasquez and Jesus Chavez as well.

 

Ant-Man vs Rudy Velasquez

 

Speaking of Rudy, he draws one of the most promising youngsters on the scene today. Johnny “Ant-Man” Heizenger is perhaps the pound-for-pound strongest competitor in the tournament, and it’s theorized that he could press even Findlay if he so chose. Will his power be enough to overwhelm Rudy? Stay tuned!

 

Grandmaster Phunk vs Dagger

 

Dagger comes to MAW from the great north, where he’s built a considerable reputation as a stiff striking buzzsaw. He meets the ultra-charismatic Grandmaster in round one, and will be looking to chip away at the veteran.

 

Jackpot Jordan vs Brandon Smith

 

The Bulldozer has arrived. He hasn’t been seen in an MAW ring since losing his American Patriot mask in a bout with Findlay in 2011, and he’s since undergone a…significant…personality. The once wholesome competitor has turned into one of the meanest, nastiest, most aggressive wrestlers in both America and Japan, and he’s looking to go on a revenge tour.

 

He’ll be meeting Jackpot Jordan in round one, and the cruiserweight tag specialist will be looking to avenge his tag partner’s loss to Frankie Perez in round one and advance further in the tournament.

 

 

Predictions:

Findlay vs The Architect

Ace Youngblood vs Billy Russell

Greg Gauge vs Marv Statler

Connor Threepwood vs Crockett Tubbs

Donnie J vs Hector Galindo

Ant-Man vs Rudy Velasquez

Grandmaster Phunk vs Dagger

Jackpot Jordan vs Brandon Smith

 

ooc: Sorry for the delay! It's been a busy week or two for me, and I haven't had the chance to write for fun until today.