Southern Pro Wrestling- An Effganic Dynasty

[IronmanCampbell]

SPW Festive Fury 1921 Preview

 

Southern Pro Wrestling's 2nd Festive Fury show looks set to be the biggest night in grappling history to date in what looks set to be a night of high emotion and higher stakes!

 

Three title matches will take place on the night, with none more important than the World Title match between Champion, Joe Boone and former Champion, Daniel Loiselle. In a strange quirk of this contest, both men had a hand in the other being in the match- many argue that Joe Boone would not have won the World Title from El Espiritu had it not been for the inadvertent help of Loiselle, in the meantime, some critics point out that Loiselle's only victory over former champion El Espiritu, to earn the title shot against Boone, came as a result of a distraction Boone himself caused.

 

Daniel Loiselle and Joe Boone have met in singles action on one previous occasion, way back at SPW Pro Wrestling 2, where the contest ended in a double disqualification after outside interference. That was Boone's one and only opportunity to face Loiselle while the Canadian was World Champion and it's a been a point of anger for Boone ever since. This is also Loiselle's first chance to win back the title he lost in February earlier this year. Pride, glory, revenge and gold- it's all on the line as Joe Boone faces the challenge of Daniel Loiselle at Festive Fury!

 

The SPW Tag Team titles are also up for grabs at the show, as Young Guns have given The Chivalry a rematch following The Chivalry's disqualification victory over Young Guns at Octoberfest. The Chivalry represent what must surely be the steepest challenge Young Guns have faced since winning the belts back in February. A combination of the wily and experienced Sir Anthony Henry and the powerful and charismatic Squire Albert Berik, could The Chivalry be the ones to prise the gold from the grasp of Young Guns?

 

The third title to be contested at Festive Fury sees Diamanta, SPW's first ever Women's Champion, defend the belt against Melinda Bell in a long awaited bout between the two. The pair were supposed to face one another in the final of the tournament to crown the first champion at Octoberfest, but Melinda Bell had suffered an injury in her semi-final match that meant she was unable to compete and the title was awarded to Diamanta by forfeit. Melinda Bell is back to full fitness now however, and is determined to claim the title she contends she would have won at Octoberfest had doctors given her the all clear that night.

 

The leader of The Alliance, Levi Andrews might be happy with the fact that his group finally have possession of the World Title, but since that happened he's had a little problem with Dustin David. Back at Octoberfest, David & Mike Lewis overcame The Alliance pairing of Andrews and Nathan Hayes and then one month later, in a rematch between the two teams which was supposed to decide the new number 1 contenders to the tag titles, the 2 teams fought to double disqualification when Andrews and David couldn't be broken up. Going into this match however, Levi Andrews holds the upper hand in their war after costing David the Mid South Title earlier this month in Beaumont, Texas. Now the two men face each other in singles action, and you can bet neither will be giving an inch!

 

Earlier this month, The Kuroki Boys and Escuadron went to a time limit draw in their first ever 2 on 2 contest. Both teams have petitioned SPW management to organise a rematch at Festive Fury, and management have acceded to their request meaning the two teams will do battle again at this major event.

 

Another tag team who have achieved less success as of late are Night Fever who have experienced some difficulty between them in recent months. Their problems reached a boiling point at SPW Pro Wrestling 21 when Leroy Disco, in a major singles match against Japanese Sumo legend, Saita Kuroki, was cost the match when Danny Cool attempted to interfere on his behalf and ended up costing him the match. Disco stormed out of the arena that night proclaiming the tag team done. However, earlier this month, Disco had a change of heart and said that he felt the two needed to get some of their frustrations out in order to put the slight rift between them in the past- and the best way to do that was to face each other. At Festive Fury then, Leroy Disco will face Danny Cool, as partners collide!

 

All this plus El Espiritu, Friedrich Herzog, Nathan Hayes and Spike Morgan in action as SPW puts on the biggest event in its history- be there!

 

Also, this poster for the event was recovered amongst the possessions of Don Loomis some years after he passed away:

 

 

Full Card

 

SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle

SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry

Dustin David vs. Levi Andrews

The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron

Perry Bryant vs. El Espiritu

Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. No Nonsense

SPW Women's Title Match- Diamanta © vs. Melinda Bell

Spike Morgan & The Puzzler vs. Double Shot

Leroy Disco vs. Danny Cool

[Zergon]

SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle

Pretty sure Boone will retain here, altohugh I don´t think it will be entirely clean win, some shenanigans will likely happen, caused either by El Espiritu or by rest of the Alliance (or both).

 

SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry

Henry´s loss in last show was bit of a shock to me and made me wonder if I´m overrating Henry or under rating Pascual. That said, I still go with Chivalry here thinking that Henry´s loss might mean they are indeed winning the belts now that champs had gotten some rub from them.

 

Dustin David vs. Levi Andrews

Thinking this might be another slight upset as David have looked to be solid in-ring guy so far and Andrews is getting there on age.

 

The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron

Since I ahve Chivalry getting the belts, it suddenly makes more sense to have Kuroki Boys get teh win here.

 

Perry Bryant vs. El Espiritu

Bryant might have win over Kuroki but Espiritu is still bit too much for him.

 

Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. No Nonsense

Herzog looks to be your number four guy behind Loiselle, Espiritu and Boone so I don´t see him being on the losing end here.

 

SPW Women's Title Match- Diamanta © vs. Melinda Bell

Bell was likely supposed to be first champ but things happened and I don´t see you cutting Diamanta´s title reign this short.

 

Spike Morgan & The Puzzler vs. Double Shot

I could see Double Shot winning by pinning Puzzler but this feud have been here to promote Morgan so I go with him.

 

Leroy Disco vs. Danny Cool

I assume Disco will win and that they will break after the match. Will be interesting to see were Cool goes if the break-up happens, will he become jobber or does he find spot higher on the pecking order?

[Leion]

SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle

SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry

Dustin David vs. Levi Andrews

The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron

Perry Bryant vs. El Espiritu

Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. No Nonsense

SPW Women's Title Match- Diamanta © vs. Melinda Bell

Spike Morgan & The Puzzler vs. Double Shot

Leroy Disco vs. Danny Cool

[Herrbear]

SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle

SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry

Dustin David vs. Levi Andrews

The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron

Perry Bryant vs. El Espiritu

Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. No Nonsense

SPW Women's Title Match- Diamanta © vs. Melinda Bell

Spike Morgan & The Puzzler vs. Double Shot

Leroy Disco vs. Danny Cool

[IronmanCampbell]

SPW Festive Fury 1921

 

SPW Festive Fury

 

 

26th December 1921. Jackson, MS.

 

Attendance: 381

 

Match 1: Leroy Disco vs. Danny Cool

 

vs.

 

In a poor match, Leroy Disco defeated Danny Cool in 7:34 by pinfall with a Flapjack.

 

Rating: 29

 

Afterwards, Leroy Disco approached Danny Cool and offered a handshake however, Danny Cool didn't accept and instead, turned his back and walked away from his partner.

 

Rating: 12

 

Match 2: Spike Morgan & The Puzzler vs. Double Shot

 

vs.

 

In a poor match, Double Shot defeated Spike Morgan and The Puzzler in 7:01 when Carl Hackney defeated The Puzzler by pinfall. Spike Morgan was unable to break up the pin because Austyn Taylor had come out and gotten into an argument with him at ringside.

 

Rating: 26

 

Match 3: SPW Women's Title Match- Diamanta © vs. Melinda Bell

 

vs.

 

In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Diamanta defeated Melinda Bell in 7:30 by stoppage when Melinda Bell could not continue after Diamanta focussed her attack on Bell's previously injured knee and then synched in a figure-four leglock, which Bell refused to submit to. Diamanta makes defence number 2 of her SPW Women's title.

 

Rating: 22

 

Match 4: Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. No Nonsense

 

vs.

 

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Friedrich Herzog and Nathan Hayes defeated No Nonsense in 10:04 when Friedrich Herzog defeated Beau Joslin by pinfall.

 

Rating: 34

 

Match 5: Perry Bryant vs. El Espiritu

 

vs.

 

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Perry Bryant defeated El Espíritu in 15:56 by disqualification when El Espiritu, who had looked angry throughout, wouldn't break a hold that he had on Bryant and the referee had no choice but to call for the bell.

 

Rating: 35

 

Match 6: The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron

 

vs.

 

In a decent match, The Kuroki Boys defeated Escuadron in 11:21 when Masao Kobayashi defeated Chico de Oro by submission.

 

Rating: 38

 

Before the next match, Saita Kuroki came to the ring and asked for a microphone.

 

 

"Earlier this month, I had the chance to face World Champion, Joe Boone, for the SPW World Heavyweight Title, and though I gave it my best, I was unable to win the belt that I have coveted these past couple of years. It got me thinking about where I am in my career and what's next in my life. I've had a great career, both as a Sumo Wrestler and a professional wrestler, I have achieved nearly everything I ever set out to and though there are one or two things not ticked off the wish list, I couldn't be more happy with everything I have done. After talking things over with my family, and with the promoters of Southern Pro Wrestling, I have decided to retire. It was far from an easy decision to make, but it is absolutely the right one, for me, for my health and for my family, to bow out now while I'm still a top contender. I will still be around for a little bit yet, to allow me to say goodbye to the fans who have cheered me on the past couple of year, and my last match will take place, back in here in Jackson, in February at the 2nd Anniversary Show. For now, I will just say thank you to all of you who has cheered for me, I hope it's been as fun for you as it has for me".

 

Rating: 21

 

Match 7: Dustin David vs. Levi Andrews

 

vs.

 

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but terrible wrestling, Dustin David drew with Levi Andrews in 7:52 following a double count out when both men were tearing lumps out of each other outside the ring and eventually brawled all the way to the back.

 

Rating: 30

 

Match 8: SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry

 

vs.

 

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, The Chivalry defeated Young Guns in 14:36 when Sir Anthony Henry defeated Dragon Lee by pinfall after using a foreign object. The Chivalry win the SPW Tag Team titles.

 

Rating: 39

 

Match 9: SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle

 

vs.

 

After a gruelling 20 minutes of action, both Boone and Loiselle were back on their feet, trading tired blows back and forth. As Daniel Loiselle looked to be gaining the upper hand, El Espiritu came to ringside.

 

 

El Espiritu entered the ring with a steel chair and looked at Loiselle, the referee pleaded with El Espiritu not to touch the challenger, indicating it would mean he'd have no choice but to disqualify Joe Boone.

 

El Espiritu then turned to Joe Boone instead, and knocked him down with the chair, causing the referee to call for the bell and disqualify Loiselle in 20:46.

 

After the match, El Espiritu left the ring shrugging his shoulders and motioning with his hands that it was now 1-1 between the two of them.

 

Rating: 50

 

Overall Show Rating: 44

[IronmanCampbell]

<p>December 1921 Aftermath & News</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Aftermath</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

It was party time backstage after the show as the roster and management celebrated the end of their 1921 schedule with the best match in company history- Joe Boone and Daniel Loiselle had managed a 50 rated match which had never been achieved before. Both Boone and Loiselle were pointed out as a great example of what was possible in the ring to the rest of the roster. </p><p> </p><p>

Of the rest of the roster, there were plenty of good performances for management to be happy about- The Kuroki Boys, Escuadron, Young Guns and The Chivalry all put on a great show, La Oscuridad was once again a stand out performer in his team's loss to The Kuroki Boys. In the meantime, Perry Bryant held his own in there with El Espiritu. The future of the company was looking bright. </p><p> </p><p>

From the fans perspective, one of the big events of the night was the announcement by Saita Kuroki of his upcoming retirement. In truth, Kuroki had not been entirely happy with it, but Don Loomis had decided that Kuroki could no longer realistically perform at the level required for a guy near the top of the card, and it would be better for Kuroki to retire while still near the top, rather than slowly diminish in his importance. Kuroki agreed to announce his retirement on the basis that it was a made a big deal of and that he could return on an occasional basis in the future, which Loomis was happy to accept. </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">News</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Jackson Times, which due to its local interest in Southern Pro Wrestling, was perhaps the most informed reporter of pro wrestling at the time, published their 2nd annual end of year awards in the 29th December 1921 edition:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Wrestler of the Year:</strong> Daniel Loiselle</p><p>

<strong>Young Wrestler of the Year</strong>: Leroy Disco</p><p>

<strong>Match of the Year:</strong> SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle (SPW Festive Fury 1921)</p><p>

<strong>Show of the Year:</strong> SPW Festive Fury 1921</p>

[IronmanCampbell]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Zergon" data-cite="Zergon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47433" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>SPW World Title Match- <strong>Joe Boone ©</strong> vs. Daniel Loiselle<p> <em>Pretty sure Boone will retain here, altohugh I don´t think it will be entirely clean win, some shenanigans will likely happen, caused either by El Espiritu or by rest of the Alliance (or both).</em></p><p> </p><p> SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. <strong>The Chivalry</strong></p><p> <em>Henry´s loss in last show was bit of a shock to me and made me wonder if I´m overrating Henry or under rating Pascual. That said, I still go with Chivalry here thinking that Henry´s loss might mean they are indeed winning the belts now that champs had gotten some rub from them.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Dustin David</strong> vs. Levi Andrews</p><p> <em>Thinking this might be another slight upset as David have looked to be solid in-ring guy so far and Andrews is getting there on age.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Kuroki Boys</strong> vs. Escuadron</p><p> <em>Since I ahve Chivalry getting the belts, it suddenly makes more sense to have Kuroki Boys get teh win here.</em></p><p> </p><p> Perry Bryant vs. <strong>El Espiritu</strong></p><p> <em>Bryant might have win over Kuroki but Espiritu is still bit too much for him.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes</strong> vs. No Nonsense</p><p> <em>Herzog looks to be your number four guy behind Loiselle, Espiritu and Boone so I don´t see him being on the losing end here.</em></p><p> </p><p> SPW Women's Title Match- <strong>Diamanta ©</strong> vs. Melinda Bell</p><p> <em>Bell was likely supposed to be first champ but things happened and I don´t see you cutting Diamanta´s title reign this short.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Spike Morgan & The Puzzler</strong> vs. Double Shot</p><p> <em>I could see Double Shot winning by pinning Puzzler but this feud have been here to promote Morgan so I go with him.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Leroy Disco </strong>vs. Danny Cool</p><p> <em>I assume Disco will win and that they will break after the match. Will be interesting to see were Cool goes if the break-up happens, will he become jobber or does he find spot higher on the pecking order?</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 6 out of 9- lots of instances here where you're absolutely thinking along the same lines as me, but I've gone with a slightly different way of telling the same stories! </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Leion" data-cite="Leion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47433" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>SPW World Title Match-<strong> Joe Boone ©</strong> vs. Daniel Loiselle<p> SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. <strong>The Chivalry</strong></p><p> <strong>Dustin David</strong> vs. Levi Andrews</p><p> <strong>The Kuroki Boys</strong> vs. Escuadron</p><p> Perry Bryant vs. <strong>El Espiritu</strong></p><p> <strong>Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes</strong> vs. No Nonsense</p><p> SPW Women's Title Match- Diamanta © vs. <strong>Melinda Bell</strong></p><p> Spike Morgan & The Puzzler vs. <strong>Double Shot</strong></p><p> <strong>Leroy Disco</strong> vs. Danny Cool</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 6 out of 9- I can't believe everybody got 6 out of 9 here, and they were all different results that everyone fell down on!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Herrbear" data-cite="Herrbear" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47433" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>SPW World Title Match- <strong>Joe Boone ©</strong> vs. Daniel Loiselle<p> SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. <strong>The Chivalry</strong></p><p> <strong>Dustin David</strong> vs. Levi Andrews</p><p> The Kuroki Boys vs. <strong>Escuadron</strong></p><p> <strong>Perry Bryant</strong> vs. El Espiritu</p><p> <strong>Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes</strong> vs. No Nonsense</p><p> SPW Women's Title Match- <strong>Diamanta ©</strong> vs. Melinda Bell</p><p> <strong>Spike Morgan & The Puzzler</strong> vs. Double Shot</p><p> <strong>Leroy Disco</strong> vs. Danny Cool</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 6 out of 9- And Carl Hackney robs you again! I swear I'm not reacting to your predictions- I booked these shows well over 3 months ago now, and the save, as I am playing it now, is actually at the end of 1926! It's a remarkable run of bad luck!</p>

[Herrbear]

6 out of 9- And Carl Hackney robs you again! I swear I'm not reacting to your predictions- I booked these shows well over 3 months ago now, and the save, as I am playing it now, is actually at the end of 1926! It's a remarkable run of bad luck!

 

I am just glad I can't place bets.

[IronmanCampbell]

Top 50 Matches of the Year 1921

 

1. SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 50

2. Joe Boone & Friedrich Herzog vs. Daniel Loiselle & El Espiritu (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating:49

3. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. El Espiritu (SPW Anniversary Show 1) Rating: 48

4. Daniel Loiselle vs. El Espiritu (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 47

5. Daniel Loiselle vs. Friedrich Herzog (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 45

6. Friedrich Herzog vs. The Puzzler (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 43

7. Number 1 Contender 20-Man Battle Royal Won By: Joe Boone (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 42

8. Dustin David vs. Leroy Disco (SPW Pro Wrestling 17) Rating: 41

9. Daniel Loiselle vs. Perry Bryant (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 40

10. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Joe Boone (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 40

11. SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 39

12. El Espiritu, Friedrich Herzog, Levi Andrews, Nathan Hayes & Sir Anthony Henry vs. Daniel Loiselle, Beau Joslin, Joe Boone, Saita Kuroki & Mike Lewis (SPW Pro Wrestling 11) Rating: 39

13. Daniel Loiselle vs. Levi Andrews (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 39

14. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Friedrich Herzog (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 39

15. No Nonsense & The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron & Night Fever (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 38

16. Mike Lewis vs. Sir Anthony Henry (SPW Pro Wrestling 16) Rating: 38

17. Joe Boone vs. Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 16) Rating: 38

18. Daniel Loiselle vs. Austyn Taylor (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 38

19. The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 38

20. Daniel Loiselle vs. Austyn Taylor (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 38

21. Dustin David, Joe Boone & Beau Joslin vs. Perry Bryant & Night Fever (SPW Anniversary Show 1) Rating: 38

22. Saita Kuroki vs. Leroy Disco (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 37

23. The Chivalry vs. No Nonsense (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 37

24. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Joe Boone (SPW Pro Wrestling 14) Rating: 37

25. Perry Bryant & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 37

26. Perry Bryant & Night Fever vs. Dustin David & Young Guns (SPW Pro Wrestling 15) Rating: 37

27. The Alliance vs. Joe Boone & Dustin David (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 37

28. Perry Bryant vs. The Puzzler (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 37

29. Leroy Disco vs. Beau Joslin (SPW Pro Wrestling 17) Rating: 36

30. Saita Kuroki, Mike Lewis & The Kuroki Boys vs. Perry Bryant, Austyn Taylor & The Chivalry (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 36

31. SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 36

32. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 36

33. Joe Boone vs. Sir Anthony Henry (SPW 4th of July Show) Rating: 36

34. Mike Lewis & Dustin David vs. Levi Andrews & Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 36

35. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Levi Andrews (SPW Pro Wrestling 16) Rating: 36

36. Dustin David & Mike Lewis vs. Nathan Hayes & Levi Andrews (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 35

37. Night Fever vs. No Nonsense (SPW 4th of July Show) Rating: 35

38. The Chivalry vs. Mike Lewis & John Baratheon (SPW Pro Wrestling 15) Rating: 35

39. SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Saita Kuroki (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 35

40. Sir Anthony Henry vs. Mike Lewis (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 35

41. Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. El Espiritu & Young Guns (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 35

42. No Nonsense vs. Night Fever (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 35

43. El Espiritu vs Perry Bryant (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 35

44. Escuadron vs. The Kuroki Boys (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 35

45. Joe Boone, Levi Andrews & Friedrich Herzog vs. El Espiritu & Young Guns (SPW Pro Wrestling 20) Rating: 34

46. No Nonsense vs. Escuadron (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 34

47. Perry Bryant & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & No Nonsense (SPW Pro Wrestling 20) Rating: 34

48. Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. No Nonsense (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 34

49. Sir Anthony Henry vs. Mike Lewis (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 34

50. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu vs. Saita Kuroki (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 34

[BlueStar]

The Puzzler in a top 10 match?

[Leion]

The Puzzler in a top 10 match?

 

The Puzzler will carry SPW into the 30's I predict.

[IronmanCampbell]

Top 65 Matches of All Time

 

Matches from 1921

Matches from 1920

 

1. SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Daniel Loiselle (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 50

2. Joe Boone & Friedrich Herzog vs. Daniel Loiselle & El Espiritu (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating:49

3. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. El Espiritu (SPW Anniversary Show 1) Rating: 48

4. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. El Espiritu (SPW Pro Wrestling 5) Rating: 47

5. Daniel Loiselle vs. El Espiritu (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 47

6. Daniel Loiselle vs. Friedrich Herzog (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 45

7. Friedrich Herzog vs. Mike Lewis (SPW Pro Wrestling 9) Rating: 44

8. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. El Espiritu (SPW Pro Wrestling 2) Rating: 44

9. Daniel Loiselle & Joe Boone vs. El Espiritu & Sir Anthony Henry (SPW Pro Wrestling 4) Rating: 43

10. Joe Boone vs. Leroy Disco (SPW Pro Wrestling 5) Rating: 43

11. Friedrich Herzog vs. The Puzzler (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 43

12. Number 1 Contender 20-Man Battle Royal Won By: Joe Boone (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 42

13. Dustin David vs. Leroy Disco (SPW Pro Wrestling 17) Rating: 41

14. Daniel Loiselle vs. Perry Bryant (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 40

15. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Joe Boone (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 40

16. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. Friedrich Herzog (SPW Festive Fury 1920) Rating: 39

17. The Alliance vs. Daniel Loiselle & Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 8) Rating: 39

18. Number 1 Contender Match- El Espiritu vs. Joe Boone (SPW Festive Fury 1920) Rating: 39

19. SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 39

20. El Espiritu, Friedrich Herzog, Levi Andrews, Nathan Hayes & Sir Anthony Henry vs. Daniel Loiselle, Beau Joslin, Joe Boone, Saita Kuroki & Mike Lewis (SPW Pro Wrestling 11) Rating: 39

21. Daniel Loiselle vs. Levi Andrews (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 39

22. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Friedrich Herzog (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 39

23. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. Levi Andrews (SPW Pro Wrestling 9) Rating: 38

24. No Nonsense & The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron & Night Fever (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 38

25. Mike Lewis vs. Sir Anthony Henry (SPW Pro Wrestling 16) Rating: 38

26. Joe Boone vs. Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 16) Rating: 38

27. Daniel Loiselle vs. Austyn Taylor (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 38

28. The Kuroki Boys vs. Escuadron (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 38

29. Daniel Loiselle vs. Austyn Taylor (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 38

30. Dustin David, Joe Boone & Beau Joslin vs. Perry Bryant & Night Fever (SPW Anniversary Show 1) Rating: 38

31. Saita Kuroki & Joe Boone vs. Sir Anthony Henry & El Espiritu (SPW Pro Wrestling 8) Rating: 37

32. Saita Kuroki vs. Leroy Disco (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 37

33. The Chivalry vs. No Nonsense (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 37

34. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Joe Boone (SPW Pro Wrestling 14) Rating: 37

35. Perry Bryant & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 37

36. Perry Bryant & Night Fever vs. Dustin David & Young Guns (SPW Pro Wrestling 15) Rating: 37

37. The Alliance vs. Joe Boone & Dustin David (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 37

38. Perry Bryant vs. The Puzzler (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 37

39. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle vs. Sir Anthony Henry (SPW Pro Wrestling 1) Rating: 36

40. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. Friedrich Herzog (SPW Pro Wrestling 6) Rating: 36

41. Daniel Loiselle, Saita Kuroki & Joe Boone vs. El Espiritu, Friedrich Herzog & Levi Andrews (SPW Pro Wrestling 7) Rating: 36

42. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 10) Rating: 36

43. Leroy Disco vs. Beau Joslin (SPW Pro Wrestling 17) Rating: 36

44. Saita Kuroki, Mike Lewis & The Kuroki Boys vs. Perry Bryant, Austyn Taylor & The Chivalry (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 36

45. SPW Tag Team Title Match- Young Guns © vs. The Chivalry (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 36

46. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 36

47. Joe Boone vs. Sir Anthony Henry (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 36

48. Mike Lewis & Dustin David vs. Levi Andrews & Nathan Hayes (SPW Pro Wrestling 21) Rating: 36

49. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu © vs. Levi Andrews (SPW Pro Wrestling 16) Rating: 36

50. Dustin David & Mike Lewis vs. Nathan Hayes & Levi Andrews (SPW Octoberfest 1921) Rating: 35

51. Night Fever vs. No Nonsense (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 35

52. The Chivalry vs. Mike Lewis & John Baratheon (SPW Pro Wrestling 15) Rating: 35

53. SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. Saita Kuroki (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 35

54. Sir Anthony Henry vs. Mike Lewis (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 35

55. Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. El Espiritu & Young Guns (SPW 4th of July Show 1921) Rating: 35

56. No Nonsense vs. Night Fever (SPW Pro Wrestling 18) Rating: 35

57. El Espiritu vs Perry Bryant (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 35

58. Escuadron vs. The Kuroki Boys (SPW Pro Wrestling 22) Rating: 35

59. Joe Boone, Levi Andrews & Friedrich Herzog vs. El Espiritu & Young Guns (SPW Pro Wrestling 20) Rating: 34

60. No Nonsense vs. Escuadron (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 34

61. Perry Bryant & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & No Nonsense (SPW Pro Wrestling 20) Rating: 34

62. Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. No Nonsense (SPW Festive Fury 1921) Rating: 34

63. Sir Anthony Henry vs. Mike Lewis (SPW Pro Wrestling 19) Rating: 34

64. SPW World Title Match- El Espiritu vs. Saita Kuroki (SPW Pro Wrestling 13) Rating: 34

65. SPW World Title Match- Daniel Loiselle © vs. Joe Boone (SPW Pro Wrestling 3) Rating: 33

[IronmanCampbell]

Title Histories At End of 1921

 

SPW World Heavyweight Title

 

 

Current Champion: Joe Boone- 2 defences so far

Won: 21st October 1921 from El Espiritu at Octoberfest 1921

 

Previous Champions

El Espiritu: 28th February 1921 to 21st October 1921 (235 Days, 6 defences)

Daniel Loiselle: 6th March 1920 to 28th February 1921 (359 Days, 7 defences)

 

SPW Tag Team Titles

 

 

Current Champions: The Chivalry (Sir Anthony Henry & Albert Berik)- 0 defences so far

Won: 26th December 1921 from Young Guns (Dragon Lee & Roland Pascual) at SPW Festive Fury 1921

 

Previous Champions

Young Guns (Dragon Lee & Roland Pascual): 28th February 1921 to 26th December 1921 (301 Days, 4 defences)

The Alliance (Friedrich Herzog & Levi Andrews): 4th October 1920 to 28th February 1921 (147 days, 2 defences)

 

SPW Mid South Title

 

 

Current Champion: Nathan Hayes- 2 defences so far

Won: 6th July 1921 in a Tournament Final against Dustin David at SPW Pro Wrestling 17

 

Previous Champions

None

 

SPW Women's Title

 

 

Current Champion: Diamanta- 2 defences so far

Won: 21st October 1921 by forfeit in a Tournament Final against Melinda Bell at SPW Octoberfest 1921

 

Previous Champions

None

[IronmanCampbell]

1922 Event Schedule

 

7th January 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Pro Wrestling 23

5th February 1922 - Beaumont, TX - SPW Pro Wrestling 24

28th February 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW 2nd Anniversary Show

3rd March 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Pro Wrestling 25

7th April 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Pro Wrestling 26

3rd May 1922 - Beaumont, TX - SPW Pro Wrestling 27

17th May 1922- Jackson, MS - SPW Extravaganza

6th June 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Pro Wrestling 28

4th July 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW 4th of July Show 1922

7th July 1922 - Beaumont, TX - SPW Pro Wrestling 29

6th August 1922 - Norfolk, VA - SPW Pro Wrestling 30

20th August 1922 - Beaumont, TX - SPW Summer Super Tournament Night 1

27th August 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Summer Super Tournament Night 2

4th September 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Pro Wrestling 31

2nd October 1922 - Beaumont, TX - SPW Pro Wrestling 32

16th October 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Octoberfest 1922

2nd November 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Pro Wrestling 33

7th December 1922 - Beaumont, TX - SPW Pro Wrestling 34

26th December 1922 - Jackson, MS - SPW Festive Fury 1922

[IronmanCampbell]

Roster Overview

 

Faces

Heels

 

Main Event

 

Daniel Loiselle

El Espiritu

Friedrich Herzog

Joe Boone

 

Upper Midcard

 

Dragon Lee

Levi Andrews

Perry Bryant

Roland Pascual

Saita Kuroki

Sir Anthony Henry

 

Midcard

 

Albert Berik

Austyn Taylor

Danny Cool

Dustin David

Leroy Disco

Masao Kobayashi

Mike Lewis

Nathan Hayes

Spike Morgan

Tetsuyuki Ishibashi

 

Lower Midcard

 

Anderson Ambriz

Beau Joslin

Carl Hackney

Chico de Oro

La Oscuridad

Michael King

 

Opener

 

The Puzzler

 

Women's Division

 

Diamanta

Melinda Bell

Consuelo Montero

Ryo Matsuda

 

Alumni

 

Calvin Stevenson

John Baratheon

[IronmanCampbell]

SPW Pro Wrestling 23 Preview

 

Here is the press release for SPW Pro Wrestling 23:

 

Join Southern Pro Wrestling as it ushers in the New Year with a night of wrestling fun that is sure to round off the festive season in style!

 

Fresh off of the disappointment of not capturing the SPW World Title at SPW Festive Fury, Daniel Loiselle continues his war with The Alliance as he teams with Dustin David & Mike Lewis to face the trio of Friedrich Herzog, Levi Andrews and Nathan Hayes. Dustin David and Levi Andrews have recently become embroiled in a bitter war and were unable to contain their emotions as they were both counted out at Festive Fury, the pair will have another chance to settle their differences at SPW Pro Wrestling 23 in this 6-man tag team collision.

 

History will also be made at the event as Diamanta and The Chivalry will team up together to face Melinda Bell and Young Guns in the first ever multi-gender contest in pro wrestling history. On the one side of the ring you have both the SPW Women's Champion and the newly-crowned SPW Tag Team Champions against their rivals, and most recent challengers. The Chivalry took the tag titles from Young Guns at Festive Fury and will be eager to follow that up with another victory here, in the meantime, Diamanta was only able to defeat Bell by stoppage at the same event, when the brave challenger refused to submit, despite what most have been agony to her injured knee. Bell will continue to carry a weakened knee into this contest and will have to work hard to defend it against her opportunistic opponents.

 

6-man tag action is the order of the day at SPW Pro Wrestling 23, as there will be 2 further contests at the show as the men and women of SPW look to position themselves for the year ahead. That is of particular concern to Saita Kuroki who shocked the world at SPW Festive Fury when he announced his retirement from the sport. Kuroki's last match will take place at the 2nd Anniversary show at the end of February, but before then he requested the chance to team up with his proteges one last time before hanging up the boots for good, so he and The Kuroki Boys will be up against Danny Cool & Escuadron at SPW Pro Wrestling 23!

 

Additionally, Spike Morgan, who has been having trouble with a number of other wrestlers in recent months, has a chance to get his hands on all 3 as he teams with No Nonsense against Austyn Taylor & Double Shot in what is sure to be a physical matchup. In one other match, Ryo Matsuda and Consuelo Montero will face one another in a match that will be important for both women as they attempt to reboot their careers after a tough start for both since joining SPW in September.

 

On top of all of this, Joe Boone has vowed to be in Jackson for the event, and has promised not only a big surprise, but also to formally announce his New Year's Resolution list to all the fans- what will Boone announce? What has the World Champion got to say for himself? Be there to find out!

 

Full Card

 

Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. Daniel Loiselle, Mike Lewis & Dustin David

Diamanta & The Chivalry vs. Melinda Bell & Young Guns

Danny Cool & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys

Ryo Matsuda vs. Consuelo Montero

Austyn Taylor & Double Shot vs. Spike Morgan & No Nonsense

[Zergon]

Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. Daniel Loiselle, Mike Lewis & Dustin David

Thinking Boone would be here if Alliance would be set to win this one

 

Diamanta & The Chivalry vs. Melinda Bell & Young Guns

Faces going to get one over heels here as they just lost title matches to them.

 

Danny Cool & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys

Kuroki might be retiring soon but I still think he´s better than Cool and the two tag teams cancel each other´s out.

 

Ryo Matsuda vs. Consuelo Montero

Heel champ, so face win here.

 

Austyn Taylor & Double Shot vs. Spike Morgan & No Nonsense

Double Shot got their win last show, now it´s back to jobbing for them.

[Leion]

<p>Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. <strong>Daniel Loiselle, Mike Lewis & Dustin David</strong></p><p>

Diamanta & The Chivalry vs. <strong>Melinda Bell & Young Guns</strong></p><p>

Danny Cool & Escuadron vs. <strong>Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys</strong></p><p>

<strong>Ryo Matsuda</strong> vs. Consuelo Montero</p><p>

<strong>Austyn Taylor & Double Shot</strong> vs. Spike Morgan & No Nonsense</p>

[Herrbear]

<p><p><strong>Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes</strong> vs. Daniel Loiselle, Mike Lewis & Dustin David</p><p> </p><p></p><p>

Diamanta & The Chivalry vs. <strong>Melinda Bell & Young Guns</strong></p><p> </p><p></p><p>

<strong>Danny Cool & Escuadron</strong> vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys</p><p> </p><p></p><p>

<strong>Ryo Matsuda</strong> vs. Consuelo Montero</p><p> </p><p></p><p>

<strong>Austyn Taylor & Double Shot</strong> vs. Spike Morgan & No Nonsense</p></p>

[IronmanCampbell]

SPW Pro Wrestling 23

 

SPW Pro Wrestling 23

 

 

7th January 1922. Jackson, MS.

 

Attendance: 394

 

Match 1: Spike Morgan & No Nonsense vs. Austyn Taylor & Double Shot

 

vs.

 

In a bout that didn't have much heat and terrible wrestling, Spike Morgan and No Nonsense defeated Austyn Taylor and Double Shot in 12:29 when Spike Morgan defeated Michael King by pinfall with a Jumping Knee Plant.

 

Rating: 28

 

Match 2: Ryo Matsuda vs. Consuelo Montero

 

vs.

 

In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Consuelo Montero defeated Ryo Matsuda in 5:54 by pinfall after using a foreign object.

 

Rating: 19

 

Next up, Daniel Loiselle came to the ring to address the crowd:

 

 

"I'm not going to come out here and rant and rave about what took place 2 weeks ago at Festive Fury. I know why El Espiritu did what he did, I'm not looking to escalate things- as far as I am concerned, that makes us even- us being at each other's throats is doing nothing for either of us and so I consider us all square now, there will be no reprisals and no more escalations- it's over. But, let me also just say this so that I am perfectly clear- we're not friends, and if El Espiritu is in a match for the title with Joe Boone in the future, or he is being attacked by The Alliance like the dogs they are, I won't be there for support, or to run interference, from now on, you stay out of my way, and I'll stay out of yours.

 

Now, when it comes to Joe Boone, you just name the place and I will be there, I won't be hard to find, if you really consider yourself a fighting champion, as you have said in the past, then you will give me another shot soon!"

 

Rating: 28

 

Match 3: Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys vs. Danny Cool & Escuadron

 

vs.

 

In a poor match, Saita Kuroki and The Kuroki Boys defeated Danny Cool and Escuadron in 11:38 when Saita Kuroki defeated Chico de Oro by pinfall.

 

Rating: 38

 

After the match, La Oscuridad dropkicked Kuroki to the ground which prompted The Kuroki Boys to resume their battle with Escuadron. The two teams engaged each other in a wild brawl that quickly made it's way down the aisle and to the back.

 

Danny Cool was left in the ring with Kuroki, and he started to put the boots to the man who would be retiring in just over a month.

 

 

He was stopped however, by Leroy Disco, who came to the ring and pulled Danny Cool away. Disco tried to reason with his partner but Cool simply walked away.

 

Rating: 21

 

Match 4: Melinda Bell & Young Guns vs. Diamanta & The Chivalry

 

vs.

 

In a poor match, Melinda Bell and Young Guns defeated Diamanta and The Chivalry in 13:07 when Roland Pascual defeated Sir Anthony Henry by pinfall with a Face-Plant.

 

Rating: 35

 

Next up, Joe Boone came out in front of the crowd smiling.

 

 

"Firstly, let me just say, happy New Year." Boos sing out across the venue.

 

"It's traditional at this time of the year to make some resolutions for the 12 months ahead, and I am no different. I have pledged to train twice as hard as I was last year, to keep myself in peak physical condition and represent the SPW as YOUR World Champion! I have vowed to come out here and talk to you more often, engage with the fans of Southern Pro Wrestling as a great ambassador for the sport. But perhaps the most important New Year's resolution I have made is to be the most fighting champion in the history of Southern Pro Wrestling. I will be giving everybody and anybody a chance at this World Title- with one exception.

 

You see, when Daniel Loiselle was World Champion, we had a match for the belt which ended in a no-contest because of interference. Over the next 9 months of Daniel Loiselle's title reign, do you know how many rematches I received against, the "great" Champion? ZERO. None. Daniel Loiselle never granted me another chance at the belt. Well, that's fine, because now the tables have turned, and Daniel Loiselle, you will not receive another title shot from me, so long as I am Champion, you've had your chance, you blew it, now you don't get another.

 

But I am going to be the most fighting Champion ever, and to prove it, even though it is my night off, I have requested that SPW let me defend this title tonight against one of the top contenders! He's a hero to many of you, a mysterious masked competitor, famed for his in-ring prowess and storied, successful career. Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only, The Puzzler!

 

Rating: 39

 

Match 5: SPW World Title Match- Joe Boone © vs. The Puzzler

 

vs.

 

In a poor match, Joe Boone defeated The Puzzler in 6:39 by pinfall. Joe Boone makes defence number 3 of his SPW World title.

 

Rating: 37

 

Before the main event, it was El Espiritu's turn to come to the ring and address the crowd.

 

 

After he got into the ring, he passed Don Loomis a piece of paper, and Loomis spoke to the crowd.

 

 

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been asked by El Espiritu to relay a short message to you all. The message reads:

 

"I accept the truce offered by Daniel Loiselle tonight but I no longer wish to focus on him, and any friction between us, so let's leave it there. The only thing I care about is getting another title shot against Joe Boone, so I want to direct this message to Boone- name your price. I will do anything for another chance to win the title, just let me know what that is, and I will sign the contract."

 

 

Don Loomis is then interrupted when Perry Bryant makes his way to the ring and then takes the microphone off of Loomis. "This is a joke right? There is no way El Espiritu should get another chance at that title before me after I BEAT El Espiritu at Festive Fury!"

 

He then looks at Don Loomis "forget what Joe Boone wants, or what El Espiritu wants, YOU can't seriously think that El Espiritu deserves the next title shot!?

 

Don Loomis then told them both that it's not solely up to him, it also concerns the SPW executive committee, as well as the Champion himself, but that both men have given them all a number of things to consider.

 

Rating: 42

 

Match 6: Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. Dustin David, Daniel Loiselle & Mike Lewis

 

vs.

 

In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, The Alliance (Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog and Nathan Hayes) defeated Dustin David, Daniel Loiselle and Mike Lewis in 17:08 when Friedrich Herzog defeated Mike Lewis by pinfall.

 

Rating: 41

 

Overall Show Rating: 34

[Leion]

The Puzzler just carried the champ to a 37, the future is bright in SPW.

[IronmanCampbell]

January 1922 Aftermath & News

 

Aftermath

 

Unbeknownst to the crowd, and pretty much everybody in SPW during the match, Chico de Oro suffered a very bad injury during the 6 man tag match featuring Escuadron & Danny Cool against The Kuroki Boys and Saita Kuroki. It was only when Chico de Oro arrived backstage that he informed the doctor of serious pain in his right knee which had started after Tetsuyuki Ishibashi had hit a dropkick onto it- unfortunately during the move, it was Chico de Oro's planted foot, and therefore he couldn't move out of the way as would be the norm. He was due to go for some tests later in the week, but the Doctor had said it didn't look good.

 

In terms of performances on the night, there was lots of happiness at the 3 talking segments, especially in that they each got better as the night wore on. Joe Boone is really beginning to hit his stride as a heel, and the great match with Loiselle at SPW Festive Fury has increased his confidence which is allowing him to perform with more freedom. It was also great to see Perry Bryant do a really good job in the segment with El Espiritu and Don Loomis. Though Loiselle continues to struggle on the microphone, there are definite signs of his improvement.

 

Meanwhile in the ring, Loiselle carried the main event, as he so often does, and Squire Albert Berik was given big credit for the mixed-six-person tag match being a success.

 

In their post-show meeting, Don Loomis, Frank Norris and Jay Lutter agreed that they were happy with the way that the story elements of the product were starting to really come together, but also agreed that the roster needed a little shake up, as a consequence they made the decision to release two talents from their contracts, and bring another 2 new talents in.

 

News

 

A week after the show, the results of Chico de Oro's test came through and it was very bad news- the Escuadron member was going to be out for at least a year, and it was also said that he may never return to the level of athletic ability he had prior to the injury.

 

In the meantime, it was announced that two members of the roster had been released from their contracts:

 

Mike Lewis had at one time looked like he had a real future in SPW, especially after his excellent match with Friedrich Herzog about a year ago, and his series with Sir Anthony Henry. The problem was that Jay Lutter, as the main creative force behind the stories in SPW, simply had no plans for him going forward. While Lewis could be a useful in-ring guy to have around, it was felt that wasn't a good enough reason for him to stay and that he was just taking up valuable space on the roster.

 

The Puzzler had never really made any headway in terms of being an important member of the roster. There was some eyebrows raised when his match against Friedrich Herzog at SPW Pro Wrestling 22 got a 43 rating, but short squash matches are Herzog's speciality (as shown in Herzog's match with Mike Lewis the previous year) and his World Title Match squash loss to Joe Boone at SPW Pro Wrestling 23 was the last they intended to use him.

 

In their place however, came 2 new signings:

 

 

Scott Levesque was a 21 year old native of Wisconsin who had impressed as a competitor at the National College Athletics championship in the 100 yard dash. Don Loomis was curious as to how guys from different sporting disciplines would adapt and perform in professional wrestling and so signed Levesque to a contract, intending to push him initially as a young, enthusiastic but still green wrestler, looking to make a name for himself.

 

 

Diana Gosselin was from Montreal, Canada and at age 19 had began training with Diamanta who was from the same city. When Don Loomis had asked the women on the roster if any of them knew of any others who would be willing and able to compete in the ring, Diamanta put Gosselin forward and she was signed (at a very low rate of pay) after speaking to Loomis. The management team knew they needed more women in order for the division to have any kind of a future, and this was their first attempt at increasing its size.

[IronmanCampbell]

Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. Daniel Loiselle, Mike Lewis & Dustin David

Thinking Boone would be here if Alliance would be set to win this one

 

Diamanta & The Chivalry vs. Melinda Bell & Young Guns

Faces going to get one over heels here as they just lost title matches to them.

 

Danny Cool & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys

Kuroki might be retiring soon but I still think he´s better than Cool and the two tag teams cancel each other´s out.

 

Ryo Matsuda vs. Consuelo Montero

Heel champ, so face win here.

 

Austyn Taylor & Double Shot vs. Spike Morgan & No Nonsense

Double Shot got their win last show, now it´s back to jobbing for them.

 

3 out of 5- It's funny, sometimes I read the reasonings for your predictions and I wonder why I didn't look at it that way when I was booking! As I booked this so long ago though, I can't really remember the thinking behind some of these results!

 

Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. Daniel Loiselle, Mike Lewis & Dustin David

Diamanta & The Chivalry vs. Melinda Bell & Young Guns

Danny Cool & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys

Ryo Matsuda vs. Consuelo Montero

Austyn Taylor & Double Shot vs. Spike Morgan & No Nonsense

 

2 out of 5- I feel bad because you've recently been expressing your excitement about The Puzzler, and just as quickly, I release him! I feel like I'm gonna get some backlash, but this is perhaps the draw back of booking so far in advance of publishing the results!

 

 

Levi Andrews, Friedrich Herzog & Nathan Hayes vs. Daniel Loiselle, Mike Lewis & Dustin David

 

Diamanta & The Chivalry vs. Melinda Bell & Young Guns

 

Danny Cool & Escuadron vs. Saita Kuroki & The Kuroki Boys

 

Ryo Matsuda vs. Consuelo Montero

 

Austyn Taylor & Double Shot vs. Spike Morgan & No Nonsense

 

 

2 out of 5- Unbelievable, Carl Hackney's let you down AGAIN! You were right about not putting money on this, you'd have lost a fortune!

[Leion]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="IronmanCampbell" data-cite="IronmanCampbell" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47433" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> </p><p> 2 out of 5- I feel bad because you've recently been expressing your excitement about The Puzzler, and just as quickly, I release him! I feel like I'm gonna get some backlash, but this is perhaps the draw back of booking so far in advance of publishing the results!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I just really like to cheer for the little guy. But, no worries I am sure Puzzler had already opened up a rival promotion and is about to become stiff competition. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[IronmanCampbell]

SPW Pro Wrestling 24 Preview

 

Here is the press release for SPW Pro Wrestling 24:

 

Southern Pro Wrestling and the biggest stars in grappling are back in Beaumont for another night of thrilling combat, tough competitors and high stakes!

 

Though Joe Boone may have vowed not to give Daniel Loiselle another shot at his SPW World Title, he has accepted a challenge from the Canadian to compete in the first ever 'Pick Your Partner' match where both men will get the chance to pick anybody they want to team with in the night's main event. Each man will reveal their picks moments before the bout in what should make for a fascinating spectacle in their ongoing rivalry. Remember, Joe Boone has made it clear that since he only received one shot at the World Title while Loiselle was Champion, Boone will not be providing Loiselle with another chance to dethrone him now he's Champion so this may be Loiselle's best chance to get his hands on the title holder.

 

Speaking of bitter rivalries, Levi Andrews and Dustin David have been doing battle now since early November when, as part of a tag team contest, the pair took exception to each other's tactics and lost their cool, causing the match to be thrown out. Levi Andrews then upped the stakes the last time SPW was in Beaumont when he cost David a match that was for the SPW Mid South Title. It was hoped their singles bout at SPW Festive Fury would settle the score between the pair, but it also ended inconclusively, this time by double count out. Now they are up against one another again, and it's anybody's guess as to what kind of chaos will occur!

 

After picking up a major victory over Escuadron at SPW Festive Fury, The Kuroki Boys have been named the number 1 contender to the SPW Tag Team Titles and will get their shot at SPW Pro Wrestling 24, exclusively for the fans in Texas! The Chivalry won the titles from Young Guns at the same show and will be making their first defence of the belts in this contest.

 

The SPW Mid South Title will also be on the line at the show as Nathan Hayes takes on relative newcomer, Spike Morgan in defence of the belt. When the Mid South Title was created in July of last year, it was stipulated that the belt must be defended every time a show in the Mid South region takes place, and the SPW executive committee decided that in spite of only minimal success thus far, his fleeting career has been impressive enough to give Morgan a major opportunity such as this.

 

The first ever women's tag team match will take place at the show as well when Melinda Bell & Ryo Matsuda team together to face the combination of Diamanta & Consuelo Montero. The competition in the women's division has been hotting up recently and there's no doubt that both of Diamanta's opponents, as well as her partner, will all be looking to impress the SPW Executive Committee as they vie for the chance to face her for the Women's Title at the 2nd Anniversary show coming up at the end of this month.

 

In addition to all of this, No Nonsense and Double Shot will be looking to put themselves in the conversation for potential tag title challengers as they take on one another, as will Young Guns and their old rivals Night Fever who in all of their previous 4 encounters have never been able to get the victory over the former Champions. Can Night Fever put their recent problems aside to finally claim victory over Dragon Lee & Roland Pascual, or will we be chalking another one up for Young Guns at SPW Pro Wrestling 24?

 

Full Card

 

Pick Your Partner Match- Daniel Loiselle & ??? Vs. Joe Boone & ???

Levi Andrews vs. Dustin David

SPW Tag Team Title Match- The Chivalry © vs. The Kuroki Boys

SPW Mid South Title Match- Nathan Hayes © vs. Spike Morgan

Melinda Bell & Ryo Matsuda vs. Diamanta & Consuelo Montero

Double Shot vs. No Nonsense

La Oscuridad vs. Scott Levesque

Young Guns vs. Night Fever