HGC - The era of Hollyweird [CV97']

smw88 · January 15, 2021

Dark Eagle vs The Danger Kid

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Liberty & [partner] vs Romeo Heartthrob & Jack Bruce

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[HGC World Tag Team Championship qualifier]

The Blazing Flames & The Demons of Rage vs The Vessey Brothers & Black Serpent Cult

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Paul Steadyfast vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr.

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[HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final]

Rip Chord vs Dusty Streets

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[HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final]

BLZ Bubb vs Sam Strong

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Historian · January 15, 2021

Quick Picks Prediction List

Dark Eagle vs The Danger Kid

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Liberty & [partner] vs Romeo Heartthrob & Jack Bruce

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[HGC World Tag Team Championship qualifier]

The Blazing Flames & The Demons of Rage vs The Vessey Brothers & Black Serpent Cult

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Paul Steadyfast vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr.

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[HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final]

Rip Chord vs Dusty Streets

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[HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final]

BLZ Bubb vs Sam Strong

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Sco xY2Jx · January 15, 2021

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blackman" data-cite="Blackman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52481" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Do we get to guess the partner? Is it a new signing? Is it Mr Lucha? If it's his first appearance. Be wary his contract ends in 3 months and you cannot resign him. Otherwise Monty Walker, but that would hardly be worth the secrecy.</div></blockquote> To be fair it wasn't something that I'd considered guess worthy at this stage but since you've inquired I'll give out a bonus point if you get it. Clue: A veteran who is not already on the roster and is a patriot. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="christmas_ape" data-cite="christmas_ape" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52481" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> I don't know who was historically the first HGC, and whether that might direct you at all. Obviously Strong vs Chord makes a lot of sense as the first World title match (to the point where I'm persuading myself off my picks now) but no I'm going to pick the swerve. Enjoying this so far though, it captures the tension of a bunch of established stars and a bunch of promising rookies all sharing the same roster well.</div></blockquote> I appreciate the positive feedback. The roster is precariously poised but I'm glad it seems I'm doing it justice. With regards to history, the first-ever world champion was Sam Strong who then dropped the belt at Total Mayhem 97' to Rip.

Herrbear · January 16, 2021

Dark Eagle vs The Danger Kid

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Liberty & [partner] vs Romeo Heartthrob & Jack Bruce

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[HGC World Tag Team Championship qualifier]

The Blazing Flames & The Demons of Rage vs The Vessey Brothers & Black Serpent Cult

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Paul Steadyfast vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr.

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[HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final]

Rip Chord vs Dusty Streets

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[HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final]

BLZ Bubb vs Sam Strong

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Sco xY2Jx · January 18, 2021

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #ed0707; margin:10px;background: #948787; max-width:100%;box-shadow: 0 3px 12px ";"> <img alt="IcgSmeA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IcgSmeA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> JANUARY 2020, WEEK 4 Episode #4 Attendance: 1,637 Pre-Show Results Savage Fury def. Local Talent Golden Fox def. Peter Valentine Brent Hill def. Jason Jackson <div style="text-align:left;">Announce team Jason Azaria, Kyle Rhodes & Micky Starr</div> <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Show Opening <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/my6bfA14vMQ" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/my6bfA14vMQ"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The theme for Hollyweird TV blares out through the arena as the pyro goes off and we are welcomed to the broadcast by Jason Azaria and the announce team. We're on the go-home episode before Malice In Wonderland and the announce team recap the events of last week and hype the events to come this evening including finalising the competitors for the Tag Team Championship and World Championship matches at the PPV. Angle Rating: 63 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Singles Match 15-minute time limit <img alt="M7xX7nA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M7xX7nA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ErLZ6iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ErLZ6iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="H8TOlK0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/H8TOlK0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Dark Eagle vs The Danger Kid Another strong opening encounter for the TV broadcast from our cruiserweights proving the competitiveness and passion of the division. The Danger Kid picked up the win in tag team action that also involved Dark Eagle but this week the masked star picked up the victory with the Eagle Shock to prove that anyone can beat anyone in this division. Winner: Dark Eagle in 8:54 Finish: Eagle Shock (Top Rope Razor's Edge) Match Rating: 57 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Liberty's partner... <img alt="dBsqDQC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dBsqDQC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PgQ5pNC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PgQ5pNC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Bruce & Romeo enter the arena and walk the rampway towards the ring to jeers from the live crowd. They enter the ring, mic in Romeo's hand and are about to speak when they're interrupted by the pulsing guitar riff of "Liberty Song" by The Levellers. <img alt="bOTTFsS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bOTTFsS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Liberty: "It seems you two are intent on causing quite the stir in HGC. Especially given that I was given a match with you both on a few days notice and told to find a partner... But, hey! It's no sweat off my back. Find a partner? I certainly did" <img alt="fe6T9iV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fe6T9iV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Leon Williams enters the arena, the US flag draped over his back and he stands alongside Liberty. An accomplished veteran of the business, he looks fired up and ready for a fight. The two walk to the ring as Romeo and Jack look stunned and try to formulate a plan. Angle Rating: 55 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tag-Team Match 15-minute time limit <img alt="bOTTFsS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bOTTFsS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fe6T9iV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fe6T9iV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ErLZ6iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ErLZ6iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dBsqDQC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dBsqDQC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PgQ5pNC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PgQ5pNC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Liberty & Leon Williams [vs] The Sex Gods of Rock Four men with something to prove were involved in this match. Romeo & Liberty fell short in their efforts to become World Champion and so were looking to bounce back. JB is looking to make a name for himself by whatever means he can and Leon is getting his shot in the big time. High stakes for all involved. The match was fairly even with Bruce eating a beating for a good portion of it but things escalated and the experience of Heartthrob pulled through. He cleared Liberty from the ring, Bruce recovered enough to land a New York Minute on Williams and Romeo followed it up by locking in the Cupid's Clutch and few people survive it. Williams had to tap out. Winner: The Sex Gods of Rock in 10:11 Finish: Cupid's Clutch (Million Dollar Dream) Match Rating: 44 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Angels for Hire? <img alt="aCd1dg6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aCd1dg6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PnemDjH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PnemDjH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut to a promo package. We revisit the dark, dirty and damp alleyway where we see a mugging take place. A man is held at gunpoint by a hooded figure. The two white-faced baseball wat wielding figures approach, proceed to beat the hell out of the thug. The man thanks them and proceeds to empty his wallet to them before running away. They pocket the money, sling the bats over their shoulder and go to exit the alley but are met with a blinding flash of white light as the feed cuts out. Angle Rating: 71 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> HGC World Tag Team Championship match qualifier 4 v 4 No time-limit <img alt="bAyujpH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bAyujpH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YeOhfSI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YeOhfSI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KBlSE0Q.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KBlSE0Q.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Hy5Vuaz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hy5Vuaz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="ErLZ6iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ErLZ6iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="IyfgUgI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IyfgUgI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vnJWaNI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vnJWaNI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ru9ONkl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ru9ONkl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OeodNUq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OeodNUq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Blazing Flames & The Demons of Rage [vs] The Vessey Brothers & Black Serpent Cult These four teams have bounds of experience and fortitude between them with numerous reigns as Tag Team Champions all across the world to boot. BSC & The Flames have been rivals for two decades. The Vesseys and Demons have had their issues in recent weeks. This was gonna be a brawl. That it was with neither side letting up for a second and not even infighting between the foursomes. Both sides want to be the first ever tag team champions in HGC but on this night one side had more to give. Naturally, chaos ensued and the referee lost control a bit as brawls broke out on the outside of the ring but Larry Vessey was wily enough to take control and takes advantage of the chaos by flooring Teddy Flame with his Sick Cycle to book his sides place in the Tag Team Championship match. Winner: The Vessey Brothers & Black Serpent Cult in 12:53 Finish: Sick Cycle (Black Mass) Match Rating: 62 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Brawling continues... The Vesseys clear ringside and leave up the ramp as the BSC soon follow realising that victory was theirs. The Demons slowly get their wits about them and realise that in all the brawling they lost the match as a result of one of the Flames being pinned. Infuriated, they attack. A brawl breaks out between both teams with The Demons firmly having the upper hand. They brawl over the barricade and through the arena before security can eventually get some sense of control over the situation and it clears. Angle Rating: 59 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Meeting the Homicide? - Part 3 We cut to now-familiar grainy black & white footage that dips in and out of focus. Swift cuts of hardcore/deathmatch footage are viewed before a quick cut to black. In a continuation of last weeks footage, a lone spotlight still appears above Homicide. He grabs a fresh white towel and wipes off the trickles and splatters of blood that covered his head, face and parts of his red leather jacket. He then holds the towel up to the camera, covering the screen completely for a few seconds. Once it's removed, we see him now wearing an almost identical jacket to before except that it is now a bright white as opposed to the deep red previously. <img alt="mDQm597.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mDQm597.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Homicide: "I'm in a position to offer a great many things to the masses and to those who are willing to open their hearts. Giving is the most powerful tool you have at your command. If you give yourself over to me, Mr. Charlie Copeland, you'll have the power to control your own lives." (The Man with the 1,000 mile stare lives up to his mantra as he looks blankly at us, still unblinking.) "What comes out of our hearts through the words of our mouths determines what comes to pass in our lives. It’s the absolute truth. Come join me at Malice In Wonderland on my mission. Our mission." (There is an unnervingly long silence following this where Mr. Charlie continues to stare at us... through us. The package ends with a blinding flash of white light.) Angle Rating: 59 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Singles Match 15-minute time limit <img alt="F8BVtNi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/F8BVtNi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ErLZ6iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ErLZ6iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7fXRqaQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7fXRqaQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Paul Steadyfast [vs] Richie Pangrazzio Jr. Both men come into this with something to prove. Steadyfast wants to repair some damage done to "The Untouchables" brand through the lack of Tag Team success and Richie looking to bounce back from his World Championship tournament exit. The match is surprisingly even with Steadyfast showing he shouldn't be taken lightly. He gains the upper hand and begins beating on the veteran before Richie ducks through his legs after an Irish Whip and rolls him up for the flash pinfall Winner: Richie Pangrazzio Jr. in 8:14 Finish: Roll-up. Match Rating: 53 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Dusty's promo time <img alt="ddle0XW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ddle0XW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QgMw5St.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QgMw5St.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> HGC new interviewer, Emma Chase, is joined by Dusty Streets as he looks ahead to his semi-final match vs Rip Chord in a bid to become World Champion. Dusty: "Let me cut to the... Chase. (He chuckles lightly to himself) I've been in this business a long time and maybe it's my own shortcomings, maybe it's the powers that be holding me back or maybe it's just plain old bad luck that I've never held singles gold but this tournament is gonna change that. Rip Chord and I go way back and we've had our tussles through the years and I've won my fair share. Tonight, I'll do whatever it takes to win one more and take one step closer to becoming your World Champion. If for no other reason than I'm gonna be a World Champion before Sid does... Rip, I'm coming for you" Angle Rating: 70 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The All-Stars celebrate <img alt="QIKlP2B.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QIKlP2B.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IyfgUgI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IyfgUgI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vnJWaNI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vnJWaNI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut to the locker room of The All-Star Team where Bryan and Larry are drinking a couple of beers and congratulating each other as Coach Dick joins them. Seconds later we see Richie enter the room, fresh from his victory over Steadyfast. <img alt="7fXRqaQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7fXRqaQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Vesseys congratulate him as Coach places his drink down and stands up before approaching his son. Coach: "A stinking roll-up? You had to beat a bum like him with a roll-up? (Richie looks taken aback by the apparent displeasure of Coach. Richie:"He gave me a good fight but a wins a win, I mean..." (Coach snaps back instantly) Coach:"Yeah, well he shouldn't have. You were crying about losing to a man like Rip Chord because he got lucky?! When you got lucky tonight?! These men fight like they want to be champions. Since you've come back you've been getting lazy. 7 years away from this world and it shows, Richie. If you want the help I'll give you it, kid, but you've got to want it. These men want to be champions and train like champions and by God come Sunday they will be! In 14 years you've never been a champion... ever! If you want to fix that? You come let me know..." (Coach walks back towards Bryan & Larry whilst Richie looks dumbfounded at what just occurred.) Angle Rating: 63 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final Singles Match No time limit <img alt="2u5sKMg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2u5sKMg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ErLZ6iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ErLZ6iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pYpppYJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pYpppYJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> BLZ Bubb [vs] Sam Strong A place in the final to become World Champion awaits these two mammoth men. BLZ Bubb is a man/monster who can leave chaos in his wake whilst Sam Strong is the legend who never says die. Bubb comes into this fresh whilst Strong appears to be nursing the ongoing knee injury caused by Romeo Heartthrob. This match was two hard-as-nails characters slugging it out as the fans lapped it all up. 10 solid minutes of wild brawling took place before the match reached it's climax. The Demon had the advantage over Strong and a series of powerful offense left the Icon reeling. Bubb attempted to lift Strong for the Hades Bomb but, in doing so, clipped the referee as Sam Sparrow fell to the mat. The Bomb was delivered but Sparrow couldn't make the count. Then... <img alt="sVmw5c8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sVmw5c8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Whistler appeared from through the crowd with bandages around his cracked ribs and a steel chair in his hands. He hopped the barricade, entered the ring and began to lay thick, heavy chair shots into The Demon. The former Army veteran was relentless in his assault with shot after shot cracking off The Demon's back and with every chair shot that connected Bubb seemed to only flinch, clearly feeling the pain but refusing to show it. The chair was mangled and dented in appearance as Bubb slowly began to rise to his feet. As he did Strong rose also and before Bubb could respond to Whistlers barrage of attacks he was the victim of a Strong-Arm Tactic. This stunned The Demon but only left him stumbling slightly before Strong connected with a second one that floored him. Whistler cleared the ring, Strong made the cover and Sparrow counted to three with Bubb raising his shoulders milliseconds after the third count. Winner: Sam Strong in 10:04 Finish: Strong-Arm Tactic (Bionic Elbow) Match Rating: 79 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Never let him recover The crowd cheered in elation that Strong had booked his place at Malice. As Strong rose to his feet, Bubb also began to rise to his feet, albeit slowly. A moment passed before Whistler entered the ring again and cracked the steel chair into the back of Bubb's skull flooring The Demon. Whistler exited the ring once more claiming that Bubb was still to be taught a lesson and that he'll see him at Malice In Wonderland! Angle Rating: 81 <img alt="jcyUkK2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jcyUkK2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> HGC World Championship Tournament - Semi Final Singles Match No time limit <img alt="HzLTiks.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HzLTiks.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ErLZ6iq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ErLZ6iq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QgMw5St.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QgMw5St.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Rip Chord [vs] Dusty Streets These men have fought many times over the years. It showed. They knew each other well. An evenly poised affair throughout Rip became more and more reliant on underhanded tactics as Dusty displayed that infamous 'never-back-down' attitude that exists within the Streets family. The match was reaching its climax with fans hanging on to everything that was being thrown at each man. Counters were met with counters, stiff chops were retaliated with even stiffer chops as the originally technical affair boiled down into, as they most often do in Hollyweird, a slug fest. Rip came careering off the ropes for a stiff clothesline that Streets ducked under and instantly caught Rip in the hold for the Dust-Off. As he went for the move Rip wriggled free, caught Streets with a quick kick to the gut and went for his DDT but Streets stood firm and promptly slapped Chord with a sound that echoed and reverberated throughout the arena. As Chord stood stunned, Streets turned and hit the ropes before coming back at Chord looking to connect with a spear but as he hooked himself around the midriff of the man, Rip managed to simultaneously hook his arm around the neck of Streets and as they both hit the ground he planted Streets with the Rip Chord DDT. He still ate a spear but countered sufficiently to do more damage to his opponent. He slowly rolled Streets over, made the cover and booked his place at Malice to fight against his long-time rival for a shot at World Championship glory! Winner: Rip Chord in 16:01 Finish: Rip Chord DDT Match Rating: 78 Overall Show Rating: 75 </div></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52481" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Quick Results Dark Eagle def. The Danger Kid Romeo Heartthrob & Jack Bruce def. Liberty & Leon Williams The Vesseys and Black Serpent Cult def. The Blazing Flames and The Demons of Rage Richie Pangrazzio Jr. def. Paul Steadyfast Sam Strong def. BLZ Bubb Rip Chord def. Dusty Streets Prediction Contest: smw88 - 6/6 christmas_ape - 6/6 Historian - 5/6 Blackman - 5/6 Herrbear - 4/6 Prediction Wins M0xl3y - 1 win Hitman74 - 1 win falling_star - 1 win. bonnie - 1 win smw88 - 1 win christmas_ape - 1 win Closely fought predictions this week again with another five of you partaking but it's smw88 and christmas_ape who share the victory and pick up a win each. That's the go-home episode of TV booked with Malice In Wonderland coming up next. The card for that will be up in a few days. Feedback is welcome and, as always, thanks for reading. </div></blockquote>

falling_star · January 18, 2021

Another really good show! I've only managed to get predictions in once, but I'm happy to follow along nevertheless. <img alt="

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Sco xY2Jx · January 19, 2021

LIVE! this Sunday night Hollyweird Grappling Championship presents to you it's first-ever Pay Per View event: Malice In Wonderland.

It's been an exciting and unpredictable past few weeks in the land of Hollyweird and it's all been building towards our huge PPV event and it's finally here with some excellent matches on the card and huge stakes involved across the board.

With this being Hollyweird, we can always expect an announcement or two also and we can unveil one here for you, our valued readers. In a change of heart by those in charge, four of the competitors who came up short in our Heavyweight Tournament will face off in a fatal 4 way with the winner picking up a spot in the battle royal later in the evening. So, let's look ahead to Sunday.

We'll have the crowning of three champions on Sunday night. The International Title will be determined by a 10 man elimination Battle Royal named: The Red Carpet Rumble. Appropriate for Hollyweird. The Vessey Brothers will face off against the Black Serpent Cult for Tag Team Glory. In the Main Event: 'The American Icon' Sam Strong will do battle against legendary opponent Rip Chord in a fight to determine who will become our first-ever World Champion. With all of this and more, it's a night that is not to be missed.

As always, we have a little sneak preview of the card for the show. Predict along at home and we'll see you on Sunday!

Quick Picks Prediction List

[Winner gets a place in the Red Carpet Rumble]
Liberty vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr. vs Romeo Heartthrob vs Dusty Streets
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The Tag Team Specialists vs Savage Fury
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Dark Eagle Eléctrico & Ramon Paez vs Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid
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Red Carpet Rumble
[HGC International Title]
Mr Charlie Copeland, Cowboy Ricky Dale, Golden Fox, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Power, Leon Williams, Mr Lucha, Peter Valentine, Steve Flash, [4 Way Winner]
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The Blazing Flames vs The Demons of Rage
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Whistler vs BLZ Bubb
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[HGC Tag Team Title]
The Vessey Brothers vs Black Serpent Cult
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[HGC World Heavyweight Title]
Sam Strong vs Rip Chord
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Here is the prediction card for Malice In Wonderland for those who wish to participate.

Comments and feedback on the diary is welcomed and encouraged.

smw88 · January 19, 2021

Liberty vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr. vs Romeo Heartthrob vs Dusty Streets

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The Tag Team Specialists vs Savage Fury

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Dark Eagle Eléctrico & Ramon Paez vs Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid

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Red Carpet Rumble

[HGC International Title]

Mr Charlie Copeland, Cowboy Ricky Dale, Golden Fox, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Power, Leon Williams, Mr Lucha, Peter Valentine, Steve Flash, [4 Way Winner]

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The Blazing Flames vs The Demons of Rage

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Whistler vs BLZ Bubb

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[HGC Tag Team Title]

The Vessey Brothers vs Black Serpent Cult

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[HGC World Heavyweight Title]

Sam Strong vs Rip Chord

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falling_star · January 19, 2021

[Winner gets a place in the Red Carpet Rumble]

Liberty vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr. vs Romeo Heartthrob vs Dusty Streets

The Tag Team Specialists vs Savage Fury

Dark Eagle, Eléctrico & Ramon Paez vs Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid

Red Carpet Rumble

[HGC International Title]

Mr Charlie Copeland, Cowboy Ricky Dale, Golden Fox, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Power, Leon Williams, Mr Lucha, Peter Valentine, Steve Flash, Liberty

The Blazing Flames vs The Demons of Rage

Whistler vs BLZ Bubb

[HGC Tag Team Title]

The Vessey Brothers vs Black Serpent Cult

[HGC World Heavyweight Title]

Sam Strong vs Rip Chord

christmas_ape · January 20, 2021

[Winner gets a place in the Red Carpet Rumble]

Liberty vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr. vs Romeo Heartthrob vs Dusty Streets

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The Tag Team Specialists vs Savage Fury

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Dark Eagle Eléctrico & Ramon Paez vs Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid

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Red Carpet Rumble

[HGC International Title]

Mr Charlie Copeland, Cowboy Ricky Dale, Golden Fox, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Power, Leon Williams, Mr Lucha, Peter Valentine, Steve Flash, [4 Way Winner]

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The Blazing Flames vs The Demons of Rage

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Whistler vs BLZ Bubb

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[HGC Tag Team Title]

The Vessey Brothers vs Black Serpent Cult

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[HGC World Heavyweight Title]

Sam Strong vs Rip Chord

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For most of these I've gone for who I'd like to win over just who I think will... hopefully that doesn't hurt me too much! Looking forward to the big show. I don't know if it's cannon or your idea but I like the Red Carpet Rumble

Historian · January 20, 2021

[Winner gets a place in the Red Carpet Rumble]

Liberty vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr. vs Romeo Heartthrob vs Dusty Streets

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The Tag Team Specialists vs Savage Fury

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Dark Eagle Eléctrico & Ramon Paez vs Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid

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Red Carpet Rumble

[HGC International Title]

Mr Charlie Copeland, Cowboy Ricky Dale, Golden Fox, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Power, Leon Williams, Mr Lucha, Peter Valentine, Steve Flash, [4 Way Winner]

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The Blazing Flames vs The Demons of Rage

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Whistler vs BLZ Bubb

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[HGC Tag Team Title]

The Vessey Brothers vs Black Serpent Cult

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[HGC World Heavyweight Title]

Sam Strong vs Rip Chord

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Blackman · January 20, 2021

[Winner gets a place in the Red Carpet Rumble]

Liberty vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr. vs Romeo Heartthrob vs Dusty Streets

Comments: Is it for the nr 10 spot or another advantage? Or is it just a regular rumble? Seems like the 3 losers will be getting the short end of the stick this PPV.

The Tag Team Specialists vs Savage Fury

Dark Eagle, Eléctrico & Ramon Paez vs Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid

Red Carpet Rumble

[HGC International Title]

Mr Charlie Copeland, Cowboy Ricky Dale, Golden Fox, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Power, Leon Williams, Mr Lucha, Peter Valentine, Steve Flash, [4 Way Winner]

Comments: Historically it went to Peter, but umm...

The Blazing Flames vs The Demons of Rage

Comments: Perhaps my most random pick but let's go Demons.

Whistler vs BLZ Bubb

Comments: Could've been a nice hardcore title match but I understand there's quite a lot of titles for a "small" company. Also seems weird to slap a title on the arch-demon.

[HGC Tag Team Title]

The Vessey Brothers vs Black Serpent Cult

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[HGC World Heavyweight Title]

Sam Strong vs Rip Chord

Unlike the TV shows, these could really go either way. Might even end up 0/8.

Herrbear · January 24, 2021

Quick Picks Prediction List

[Winner gets a place in the Red Carpet Rumble]

Liberty vs Richie Pangrazzio Jr. vs Romeo Heartthrob vs Dusty Streets

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The Tag Team Specialists vs Savage Fury

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Dark Eagle Eléctrico & Ramon Paez vs Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid

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Red Carpet Rumble

[HGC International Title]

Mr Charlie Copeland, Cowboy Ricky Dale, Golden Fox, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Power, Leon Williams, Mr Lucha, Peter Valentine, Steve Flash, [4 Way Winner]

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The Blazing Flames vs The Demons of Rage

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Whistler vs BLZ Bubb

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[HGC Tag Team Title]

The Vessey Brothers vs Black Serpent Cult

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[HGC World Heavyweight Title]

Sam Strong vs Rip Chord

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Sco xY2Jx · January 25, 2021

JANUARY 2020, WEEK 4

Attendance: 8,028

Buy Rate: 1.11

Pre-Show Results

Paul Steadyfast def. Danny Rushmore

Brent Hill def. Local Talent

Announce team

Jason Azaria, Kyle Rhodes & Micky Starr

Show Opening

"Pull The Trigger" by Q5 plays over a series of montage style clips in a hype promo package that puts over the gravitas and importance of the evening ahead. The package culminates with a montage of clips of Sam Strong & Rip Chord through the years that hypes them going into battle one more time.

We then cut to the arena where the 8,000+ audience is hyped and ready for the evening of action. The pyro echoes throughout the arena and lights it up as we cut to the announce team who continue to hype the evening that is HGC's first-ever Pay Per View event: Malice In Wonderland

Angle Rating: 77

Fatal 4 Way

Winner gets a spot in the Red Carpet Rumble.

No-time limit

Liberty [vs] Richie Pangrazzio Jr. [vs] Romeo Heartthrob [vs] Dusty Streets

Four of the bigger names who all fell short in their quest for World Championship glory step into the ring to do battle and earn a spot in the Red Carpet Rumble to become the HGC International champion.

Each man came into this with something to prove and neither one held back as they looked to prove they were better than the others.

Dusty took control early and seemed to enjoy engaging in miniature 1-on-1 battles with each competitor as they grappled and he cleared them from the ring before they all came back for another crack. It didn't take long for Romeo to prove the most dishonourable by sneaking in a few eye pokes to gain an advantage. He then attempted to engage in 1-on-1 battles but the others weren't agreeable and all stormed the ring at once as eventually, the brawling began as fists flew everywhere and no one was safe.

A series of near falls were shared between competitors with the others interrupting the counts. As signs of fatigue began to creep in, the match rolled towards its climax with each man proving increasingly desperate to land the victory.

Liberty and Dusty were brawling on the outside as inside the ring Richie climbed to the top rope. He flew high but missed Heartthrob with a missile dropkick. As he hit the mat Romeo quickly snapped in the Cupid's Bow sharpshooter while Richie writhed about the mat in pain but seemingly refusing to submit. Romeo went to lock it in deeper but was met with a stiff boot the jaw from Streets who had briefly disposed of Liberty. Reeling from the kick, Romeo was lifted to his feet where Dusty snatched him in the hold that signalled The Dust Off. He connected with the move but as we went for the pin Liberty had rushed back into the ring and immediately caught the unsuspecting Streets with a Liberation Slam as the crowd roared it's approval. Liberty jumped to his feet in brief celebration as Streets looked like he was out cold but Liberty was halted before he could make the cover as Richie limped back into the ring and speared Liberty that sent him crashing through the ropes to the outside.

With Liberty disposed of Jr. turned back to the downed Streets and made the cover as the ref counted to three.

Winner: Richie Pangrazzio Jr. in 16:09

Finish: Pinfall

Match Rating: 65

A brief celebration...

He may have 'sneaked' it but Richie's wits earned him the victory and a spot in the Red Carpet Rumble as he celebrated in the ring while clutching his leg. He sat down in the corner of the ring and took a few deep breaths before rolling out the ring and began a slow walk up the ramp but he was interrupted by the voice of Micky Starr.

Starr: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been giving the honour of introducing to you the first-ever Red Carpet Rumble match! Here are the rules..."

Micky runs down the rules that are as follows:

#1 - The superstars who drew numbers 1 & 2 will begin the match,

#2 - Participants enter at 90-second intervals

#3 - Elimination occurs when a superstar is thrown over the top rope and both feet touch the floor

#4 - The last remaining participant will be crowned the first-ever HGC International Champion.

"And now... the superstar who will enter number 1...

Richie Pangrazzio Jr.

Richie looks on stunned as his prize for winning his match is starting at number 1 in the match. He looks back to the ring in disbelief, slumps his shoulders and heads back to the ring as participant #2 is announced.

Mr Lucha

Angle Rating: 71

Red Carpet Rumble

No time-limit.

Mr Lucha, a world-travelled veteran of the business, doesn't care if you've just been in a match or not. He was here to win regardless of Richie's feelings about the situation and it showed. He immediately went to work on the already hurt legs of Richie to keep him hobbling. As quick and energetic as they come, Lucha showed off his athletic and dynamic offence to immediately put Jr. in a disadvantaged spot. Lucha raised him to his feet and went for the elimination and clotheslined him over the top rope but Richie held on to the ropes tightly. Lucha charged and Jr. caught him with a kick before flipping back into the ring with and planting the high-flyer with a Canadian Destroyer that popped the crowd and bought him some time...

Not long though as the countdown from ten to one came quick and #3 entered the ring...

Entry Number 3

Jack Bruce

Jack Bruce entered the arena to jeers from the crowd but he posed and masqueraded his way down to the ring taking his time. Seeing the downed duo in the ring he was clearly in no hurry to get involved. He slowly walked the steps and climbed into the ring.

Richie was first back to his feet and he approached Bruce who promptly slapped the vet right in his face. Jr. went to retaliate but JB expected it, ducked the receipt and planted Jr. with a New York Minute.

Mr Lucha began to rise to his feet and eye up the arrogant youngster as the crowd began the countdown before #4 entered the match.

Entry Number 4

Golden Fox

Golden Fox pounced through the curtain onto the ramp with a great liveliness before sprinting straight for the ring. He slid in and through the legs of Bruce before bouncing off the ropes and taking him out with a flying crossbody. Fox & Lucha then engaged in some back and forth action before Bruce recovered and broke it up. The three men then got into it with each other as Richie sat quietly in the corner as if attempting to not be noticed. The action continued and the countdown began again...

Entry Number 5

Steve Flash

Making his official debut in HGC is Steve Flash. A very accomplished, talented individual in the business who is getting his first cup of coffee in the 'big time'. He receives a generous ovation from a pocket of the audience, obviously the tape traders. He walks to the ring with purpose, drinking in the reaction of the fans before sliding into the ring.

He immediately gets into it with the three men fighting already and they begin to pop the crowd with aerial attacks and rapid exchanging of holds highlighting some of the best the cruiserweights have to offer HGC.

The exchanging of moves is interrupted briefly as Richie, who seems to have caught his breath and regrouped, begins to attack laying in heavy right hands to anything that moves. He grabs Bruce by his hair and drags him towards the ropes looking for the elimination but JB holds on tightly and refuses to budge. Flash also remembers the purpose of the match and goes at in the corner with Mr Lucha vying for position to eliminate the other as the claxon sounds for #6...

Entry Number 6

Peter Valentine

There is nothing fancy or flashy about the offence of the 'King of Hearts'. He hasn't been seen on Hollyweird TV as yet but the audience have heard of him and he cuts quite the beefy and imposing figure. He stomps to the ring and surveys the scene that greets him. The in-ring action has stopped as all five combatants watch Valentine scale the steps and step into the ring.

They either don't like him or see him as a threat but there's a few moments of a staredown between Valentine and the rest before Lucha, Fox, JB, Richie & Flash all instantly attack and begin to wear down the big fella.

He struggles to get them off. He'll paw one away before two decide to stick the boots in. He'll shove those two away with great strength and then the other two will pounce on him never letting him breathe. They each take it in turns of two's or three's laying in strikes to Valentine as the claxon sounds for entrant #7...

Entry Number 7

Jimmy Power

The hardened veteran steps onto the ramp that leads to the ring, sneers at the audience around him and looks straight ahead at the chaos ensuing in the ring.

He walks to the ring with a sense of authority and determination. He takes his time and circles the ring as the competitors inside continue to beat down Valentine. JB drops the big man with a New York Minute and Golden Fox hops up from the mat to the turnbuckle and stands ready to fly but before he can Power has hopped up to the apron and with one arm shoves Fox from the buckle to the floor.

Golden Fox is eliminated

Power steps into the ring, having caught the attention of the rest of the group and begins to clobber everyone who comes near him. The brawling continues and Power has exerted his authority on the match as number 8 enters the fray...

Entry Number 8

Leon Williams

The recent debutant sprints towards the ring and begins delivering swift clotheslines to all who are there but he's shut down by Valentine who has managed to recover from the onslaught he was suffering. He looks pissed and takes it out on Williams initially smacking him heavy clubbing blows to bring him to his knees. Steve Flash hits the ropes and comes towards Valentine but the big man is wise to it and promptly takes him down with a big boot. He then lifts Flash to his feet and flings him from the ring.

Steve Flash is eliminated

Six left from eight entries so far and Valentine looks to add another elimination to his tally but Mr Lucha avoids the attack as #9 enters...

Entry Number 9

Mr. Charlie Copeland

The man formerly known as Charlie Homicide steps out in his pristine white leather jacket and calmly, serenely takes in his surroundings as he slowly saunters to towards the ring.

In the ring, the six men have paired themselves off to fight it out. Lucha and JB are in one corner, Power & Richie Jr in another with Williams trying to go blow for blow with Valentine.

Copeland eventually arrives ringside but doesn't enter the ring. He stands, arms crossed with his hands tucked under his armpits. He then walks towards the timekeeper's table and motions for a microphone. Still, in no rush to get involved or speak he simply holds the microphone to his mouth but says nothing... the crowd have turned their attention to the ramp as the claxon signals for the last entrant.

Entry Number 10

Cowboy Ricky Dale

The charismatic Texan's theme hits and the crowd cheer in recognition but there's no sign of the cowboy.

A small pocket of fans by Copeland begins to cheer as the cowboy has taken him by surprise, hopped the railing and thrown him into the ring. The cowboy, fired up, then enters the ring and immediately takes the fight to everyone. He charges towards Jack Bruce who is stood by the ropes and clotheslines him over the top.

Jack Bruce is eliminated

He then hits those ropes and charges towards the other side of the ring and clotheslines Mr Lucha over the rope as well. The Mexican held on tight and got to his feet but Ricky was unphased and struck him with a heavy right hand to send him to the floor.

Mr Lucha is eliminated

Valentine and Williams are still going at it but Ricky soon gets involved by clubbing Valentine. His blows have the big man stunned and reeling. Ricky uses the opportunity to bounce off the ropes and plant him with a Southern Justice that pushes Valentine across the ring and leaning against the ropes. Ricky hits the ropes a second time planting a second Southern Justice clothesline on Valentine that sends him crashing to the floor.

Peter Valentine is eliminated

The cowboy is hyped up and the fans are fully behind him. As he leans over the ropes to taunt Valentine he is caught unawares and Jimmy Power scoops his legs and shoves RD over the rope and out of the ring while shouting "I told you this wasn't done between us"

Cowboy Ricky Dale is eliminated

As Jimmy Power gloats and shouts at Ricky he falls victim to what he just inflicted on the Cowboy as Richie Jr. springs into action and flips Jimmy over the ropes.

Jimmy Power is eliminated

Then three men remained. Leon Williams who was relatively fresh, Mr Charlie Copeland who was also fresh and Richie Pangrazzio Jr. who entered #1 and had also fought for sixteen minutes before the Rumble began. He looked weary but determined. Leon & Richie gave each other a swift glance before turning their attention to Mr. Charlie.

Richie took a step towards him before turning back and planting a super-kick on the jaw of Williams. He then grabbed the patriot by his flowing golden locks and threw him from the ring...

Leon Williams is eliminated

The crowd appeared slightly stunned. Copeland appeared slightly impressed. He motioned for Richie Jr. to hold on and wait where he was while he got a microphone...

Copeland: "Now Richie, hold on. Before you go and do anything drastic like that again let's talk for a second.

(Richie doesn't look impressed but lets him continue)

As you may have noticed I'm a changed gentleman. No longer bound by the expectations of those around me and what everyone thinks I should do. I'm now about unleashing and harnessing the potential of people for the greater good. For a greater gain. Changing people for the better. And if anyone has underachieved it's you and deserves a change it's you...

You're part of an "All-Star team" but you're not treated like an all-star. You're chastised and dismissed by your coach... by your father... while he celebrates those around you. You should be celebrated and I can help with that.

Join me. Join the Copeland Clan and you'll walk into everything else in life as a much richer man... because you'll regret it if you don't."

Richie looks stunned at what Copeland has been saying. It almost makes sense. Copeland has his arms outstretched as if to motion for an embrace. The crowd are jeering and shouting "No!" as Richie looks around him. He slowly walks towards Copeland and hesitates briefly before connecting with a stiff slap that echoes throughout the arena.

Copeland runs his hand across his cheek, turns to Richie and claps his hands twice. We hear him say "You chose poorly..." as he backs up to the ropes.

A few brief moments pass as Richie chuckles to himself. He begins to walk towards Copeland again but stops in his tracks as the crowd all audibly gasp and pop in awe as two face painted, baseball bat-wielding figures descend from the rafters and stand in front of Copeland.

Richie looks stunned at this turn of events and a look of great concern comes across him as he sees the figures lift their bats up. He's made it this far and the odds don't look good. He raises his fists as Charlie claps again and both men stab their baseball bats into the skull of Richie in a 'Conchairto' style as he instantly crumbles to the ground.

Copeland and his duo all raise Richie above their heads in a crucifix style pose. The duo with one arm each and Copeland with his legs as they then dump Richie out of the ring.

The bell rings and the crowd are in disbelief. Mr Charlie Copeland has won the match and he never threw a punch.

Winner: Mr. Charlie Copeland in 14:10. Mr Charlie Copeland is the new HGC International champion.

Finish: Elimination

Match Rating: 62

Tag Team Match

15-minute time limit

The Tag Team Specialists [vs] Savage Fury

A change of pace from the previous two bouts with two teams who are still trying to find their footing in HGC but who are both showing great potential.

The raw power of Savage Fury was on full display here as they prove to have some fine chemistry as a duo but Oxford & Bryant have a solid understanding of each other and earn the victory with Oxford's Top Rope Kneedrop

Winner: The Tag Team Specialists in 8:04

Finish: Top Rope Kneedrop

Match Rating: 31

Whistler prepares...

Whistler is seen going through the final preparations for his upcoming fight vs BLZ Bubb. He is seen talking to Liberty & Leon Williams as they warn him about not being too foolish in this fight. They have his back if he needs.

He tells them that the fight has been made No DQ, at his request, but under no circumstances are they to get involved. He's got this.

He finishes taping up those ribs that were injured weeks ago and adopts a look of steely determination as he exits the locker room...

Angle Rating: 54

No Disqualifications

No time limit

Whistler [vs] BLZ Bubb

This match lasted double the length of their last encounter and that was probably helped by Whistler being given the ability to use weapons. However, this offered BLZ Bubb the same pleasure and you needn't ask the demon twice.

Both of them went hell for leather as they slugged each other with pounding strikes. Whistler went punch for punch with Bubb but he was always going to come off the worse of the duo. It was only a matter of time before more weapons got involved but, try as he did, Whistler couldn't topple the demon. A vicious Hades Bomb onto a couple of steel chairs put away Whistler and possibly cracked a few more ribs.

Winner: BLZ Bubb in 8:49

Finish: Hades Bomb (Jackknife Powerbomb)

Match Rating: 48

Someone's gotta stop him...

BLZ Bubb is victorious but, once again, is not content with just victory. He continues to encourage and engage Whistler in a brawl as he drags the army veteran up the ramp onto the stage.

He then hoists Whistler up and hurls Whistler from the stage in a brutal Hades Bomb as he crumples onto the electrical equipment and speakers below as sparks fly everywhere.

Bubb cackles and walks away whilst Liberty and Leon rush out to attend to Whistler along with EMT's.

Angle Rating: 53

Tag Team Match

15-minute time limit

Dark Eagle, Electrico & Ramon Paez [vs] Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid

These fine cruiserweights have been putting on excellent displays on TV in recent weeks in a mixture of combinations and this one was no different.

Another change of pace and style from what we've already seen this evening these individuals continue to go all out and it's surely only a matter of time before they're doing it over some gold.

This was ten minutes that whizzed by in a blur and it was Dark Eagle who secured the win for his team putting away The Danger Kid for the second time in 5 days with his Eagle Shock

Winner: Dark Eagle, Electrico & Ramon Paez

Finish: Eagle Shock (Top Rope Razor's Edge)

Match Rating: 49

Tag Team Match

15-minute time limit

The Blazing Flames [vs] The Demons of Rage

This match involved the two teams who came up short in the 4v4 bouts to book a place in the tag team title match. Both duos are amongst the most experienced in the world in all things tag team wrestling and yet have never crossed paths before joining up in HGC and this would mark their first match against each other.

The Flames came out firing on all cylinders as expected with their usual offering of fast-paced and quick teamworking attacks to never let the Demons get an opportunity to strike back. A brief lapse though, couple with a low-blow that the referee didn't see gave The Demons an opportunity to fight back. After recent defeats at the hands of the Vesseys, albeit tainted defeats, The Demons showed a viciousness in their attacks that we haven't seen yet in HGC.

The Flames mounted a brief come back and Teddy Flame flew from the top rope but was caught by Anger who reversed the splash into a bone-shattering Demon Slam. Spite took out Joey as Anger made the cover and The Demons emerged victorious.

Winner: The Demons of Rage in 9:43

Finish: Demon Slam (Alabama Slam)

Match Rating: 63

Tag Team Championship

30-minute time limit

The Vessey Brothers w/ Coach Dick [vs] Black Serpent Cult

Both of these teams should a willingness to work together and mutual respect for each other in their efforts to make it this far but it only took a few seconds for that to be completely disregarded as this match got underway.

Cobra and Viper may be the wrong side of 50 but to them, that just means they have more experience and are smarter in the ways of the squared circle than The Vesseys, in particular Bryan. This was evident as some smart tag-teaming and quick tags from the 'heels' kept Bryan isolated and unable to tag in his older and more experienced brother. Coach Dick was on the sidelines hyping up his All-Stars but that seemed to only encourage BSC to isolate Bryan further and inflict further punishment.

With things looking bleak Coach Dick hopped up to the apron and attempted to get involved. Viper took a dislike to this, began arguing with Dick and then laid him out with a stiff right hand that sent the 61-year-old crashing to the floor. Infuriated, Bryan sprung up and attacked with a wild fury. He hit the ropes and both men connected with a double clothesline that left them both on the mat.

The crowd got hyped up, encouraging the younger brother to his corner. The hot-tag was made and Larry Vessey went to work. Clotheslines, powerslams and a general aura of "Let's ****ing go!!!" was called for as he had the BSC reeling. Cobra rose to his feet but was immediately laid back out with a Sick Cycle. Larry made the cover. Viper attempted to intervene but Bryan cut him off as the referee made the three count to a huge ovation from the crowd.

Winner: The Vessey Brothers in 15:23. The Vessey Brothers are the new HGC Tag Team Champions.

Finish: Sick Cycle (Black Mass)

Match Rating: 69

One More Time...

As The Vesseys and Coach Dick celebrate we cut to a promo package that begins to hype the history between Rip Chord & Sam Strong.

It covers their history of encounters from their times in the APWF, SWF and now their upcoming encounter in HGC.

We rediscover the ups, downs, highs and lows of each man's career and their interactions with each other throughout. It does the perfect job of hyping up this match.

Angle Rating: 82

HGC World Championship Match

60-minute time limit

Sam Strong [vs] Rip Chord

Each man makes an elaborate entrance. Springsteen's "Born In The USA" introduces Strong, sporting a bandana to prove he bleeds red, white and blue. He plays to the crowd and high-fives the fans as he walks to the ring. There's a few signs of a limp, suffering the lingering effects of attacks in recent weeks, but Strong no-sells it.

"Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix introduces Rip Chord who embraces a look of pure grit and determination. The polar opposite of Strong. He pays no attention to the crowd. He walks plainly and calmly to the ring having made this same journey so many times before.

The introductions are made, the championship is shown to the audience and the bell is rung to begin the match. Chord instantly drops to the ground and rolls to the outside as the jeers begin. Chants in favour of Strong can be heard at a deafening volume throughout the arena but Chord continues to ignore the crowd. He does a full lap of the ring at a leisurely pace. The ref is offering some leeway but eventually begins the ten count. Chord rolls back into the ring at 9, stopping the count, and then rolls back out again.

The crowd who were deafening before seem to have been turned up to 11 as the boos are raining down on Chord. The count begins again and at 9 Chord slides back into the ring. The two men taunt each other before engaging in a collar and elbow tie-up. Immediately Chord is thrown to the mat in a stunning display of strength from Strong. They engage again and again the same result happens as Chord's look of determination begins to show a glimmer of doubt.

The collar and elbow tie-up is called for again. Strong hurls Chord into the ropes and shoulder blocks him on his return as Chord takes some time to back off. They look to engage in a test of strength which the American Icon instantly gains the upper hand on but Chord replies with an eye poke. He backs Strong into the corner and begins chopping fiercely at the fan favourite. Chord has the advantage now and goes for an Irish whip but he sweeps the legs of Strong and begins kicking violently at the injured legs of Sam Strong. He snaps in a figure-four leglock and the screams of pain from Strong begin. Chord continues to wrench at the legs but Strong refuses to submit shaking his head in defiance. Eventually Strong reaches the ropes and Rip breaks the hold on the count of four.

The referee backs him off briefly but Rip brushes past him, pulls Strong into the centre of the ring and snaps on the figure four again. He is relentless in his pursuit to take down the Icon but again, despite the agony he is in, Strong refuses to give in and once again reaches the ropes.

Chord backs off and waits a minute, taunting the crowd as Strong slowly rises and limps to his feet. Sensing an opportunity Chord rushes to Strong and plants him with the Rip Chord DDT to the utter shock of the crowd. This could be it! He makes the cover...

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SHOULDER UP!

Strong kicks out and as he does so he instantly rises to his knees and shakes his head furiously at Chord. Chord strikes him but Strong rises to one knee. Chord strikes him again and Strong rises to his feet as the crowd are hitting hysteria levels of volume. Strong goes to take a step but hobbles and that's all Chord needs to give him a quick kick to the knee and hit another Rip Chord DDT! He did it again! Chord makes the cover as the crowd are reeling.

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SHOULDER UP AGAIN! SAM STRONG WILL NOT BE PUT DOWN AND ONCE AGAIN HE RISES TO HIS KNEES AS THE FANS ARE GOING WILD!!!

Chord is furious at this and chops at Strong but the Icon is suddenly seeming impervious to pain and refuses to show any more weakness. He rises to his feet and catches Rip's hand as he goes for another chop. He flings Chord into the corner and and begins chopping in retaliation and the fans are loving it! He whips Chord into the opposite corner and as Chord comes bouncing back off the turnbuckle he his crushed with a Strong Arm Tactic! Strong has done it!!

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KICK OUT!!!! Chord raises a shoulder on two and nine/tenths of a second as Strong looks on in disbelief.

Strong picks up Chord and looks to go for the Strong Arm Tactic once more but as he swings, Chord ducks under and as Strong turns around he is planted with one more Rip Chord DDT!

But Chord isn't satisfied. He drags Strong back up to his feet as the Icon stumbles and he downs the legend with another DDT! That's number 4. That has to be it...

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2

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3!!!!

Winner: Rip Chord in 17:50. Rip Chord is the new HGC World Champion.

Finish: Rip Chord DDT

Match Rating: 87

It's finally over!

Chord raises the title high above his head to a mixed reaction from the crowd. The faithful Strong followers rain down boos while the fans who were won over voice their appreciation for the new champion!

Chord mouths off to the fans who were giving him so much shit earlier whilst taunting them with his newly won prize as Sam Strong begins to slowly, painfully hobble up the ramp and away from the ring.

Confetti rains down on Chord as a distraught and pained Strong looks on as his long-time rival holds the gold!

Angle Rating: 86

Overall Show Rating: 84

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Quick Results
Richie Pangrazzio Jr. def. Liberty, Romeo Heartthrob & Dusty Streets
Mr Charlie Copeland wins the Red Carpet Rumble
The Tag Team Specialists def. Savage Fury
BLZ Bubb def. Whistler
Dark EAGLE, Electrico & Ramon Paez def. Jason Jackson, Monty Walker & The Danger Kid
The Demons of Rage def. The Blazing Flames
The Vessey Brothers def. Black Serpent Cult
Rip Chord def. Sam Strong.

Prediction Contest:
falling_star - 4/8
christmas_ape - 4/8
Historian - 4/8
Blackman - 4/8
Herrbear - 3/8
smw88 - 2/8

Prediction Wins
falling_star - 2 wins
christmas_ape - 2 wins
M0xl3y - 1 win
Hitman74 - 1 win
bonnie - 1 win
smw88 - 1 win
Historian - 1 win
Blackman - 1 win

Very close on the predictions with this week with four of you picking up the win even for getting half marks.
A first PPV for a relatively new company is always a bit of a wildcard and no-one predicted the Red Carpet Rumble winner or Rip Chord winning the main event. I guess Vince Russo would be shouting SWERVE! or something here.
But thank you all for your participation and feedback.
That's Malice In Wonderland in the books. Hopefully, it was enjoyed. Comments and feedback are always appreciated along with any questions. Thanks.

christmas_ape · January 26, 2021

Enjoyed the show, I'm surprised nobody went for Rip Chord. Obviously I didn't either but that was a bit of a toss up for me.

The rumble was well done, Richie almost made himself a hero but hopefully he has a journey to the International Title ahead of himself now.

I think starting to get used to the roster now after initially not knowing too many so hope to see more of this!

Blackman · January 27, 2021

As expected the predictions were a bit of a coin toss. I like how it turned out.

Bit surprised at the high rating for the main event. Aren't you getting a penalty at 18 minutes for being too short, if I'm not mistaken (under default settings)? In my game they even had great chemistry and if I ran it tens of times under perfect conditions a 87 was the best result (out of 20 takes). So seems you got lucky there. The angles' ratings seem rather low for what they should get.

As for no one picking Rip: Strong IS kinda the figurehead so it makes sense. But I like Rip winning it. The thing is you wanna have Strong get one reign in at least once and you can get the dreaded 'retirement' note at all times and then it's mostly too late.

Sco xY2Jx · January 27, 2021

Enjoyed the show, I'm surprised nobody went for Rip Chord. Obviously I didn't either but that was a bit of a toss up for me.

The rumble was well done, Richie almost made himself a hero but hopefully he has a journey to the International Title ahead of himself now.

I think starting to get used to the roster now after initially not knowing too many so hope to see more of this!

Glad that you enjoyed the show. I enjoyed booking and writing up the rumble and flip-flopped on who should win it right up until the end. I've had a story in mind for Richie from the start which I feel is showing through with his booking so far.

Happy you're enjoying it, friend.

As expected the predictions were a bit of a coin toss. I like how it turned out.

Bit surprised at the high rating for the main event. Aren't you getting a penalty at 18 minutes for being too short, if I'm not mistaken (under default settings)? In my game they even had great chemistry and if I ran it tens of times under perfect conditions a 87 was the best result (out of 20 takes). So seems you got lucky there. The angles' ratings seem rather low for what they should get.

As for no one picking Rip: Strong IS kinda the figurehead so it makes sense. But I like Rip winning it. The thing is you wanna have Strong get one reign in at least once and you can get the dreaded 'retirement' note at all times and then it's mostly too late.

Well, in answer to a previous response, I couldn't unveil a stop for the 4 way winner's path to the rumble without potentially giving a firm clue as to who would win.

With the 'No style-style' product it says that any matches under 15 minutes won't achieve world-class scores so 18 minutes isn't too short. At least for my penalties. Both guys had great chemistry and I hesitated on using the 'Once In A Lifetime' match aim but opted against it in case it tanked.

I opted for Rip as I feel heel champions are more interesting to book but there's also more behind it.

1) Sam without a belt is more interesting to me as he always has a belt. Doesn't mean he won't get it, of course. He's Sam Strong after all.

2) With his Iconic popularity levels, he doesn't really need the belt. People will watch the product anyway.

Glad you're here though, fella. Happy to have you aboard and following. Especially given your enjoyment for the 97' mod too. Could be my biggest critic.

Dalton · January 27, 2021

I was also surprised at Chord's win but I like it!

Just caught up and it looks like you're killing it so far. With Liberty getting a pin over the champ, it seems like that'll be your main event of the next PPV!

Sco xY2Jx · February 19, 2021

LIVE! this Tuesday night we present to you the latest episode of action from the hottest professional wrestling company in the world: Hollyweird Grappling Company.

Last Saturday was a history-making night for HGC in the form of our first-ever Pay Per View, Malice In Wonderland. On that night we witnessed the crowning of three new champions for the company who'll be hoping to run with the gold for years to come.

Mr Charlie Copeland won the Red Carpet Rumble in peculiar and controversial fashion to be crowned as HGC International Champion after a valiant effort from Richie Pangrazzio Jr. The Vessey Brothers defeated Black Serpent Cult in a thrilling contest to win the Tag Team titles. This'll prove an interesting situation for the All-Star Team as Richie hasn't been faring well in the eyes of his coach and father.

Finally, we witnessed a titanic clash between two of the all-time greats of the business as Rip Chord, perhaps surprisingly, defeated Sam Strong to become the inaugural HGC World Champion. It was a truly tremendous evening of action and it'll now be interesting to see what the fallout will be. Hollyweird TV this Tuesday night will be the place to find out what will happen next and we have a sneak preview for you of the card for the show. Don't miss it!

Quick Picks Prediction List

[20-minute time limit]
Jack Bruce vs Golden Fox
Coments:

[20-minute time limit]
Black Serpent Cult vs The Demons of Rage
Comments:

[20-minute time limit]
Steve Flash vs Jason Jackson
Comments:

[20-minute time limit]
Cowboy Ricky Dale & Dusty Streets vs Jimmy Powers & Peter Valentine
Comments:

[20-minute time limit]
Richie Pangrazzio Jr. & The Vessey Brothers vs Mr Charlie Copeland & The Avenging Angels
Comments:

[20-minute time limit]
BLZ Bubb vs Leon Williams
Comments:

[TV Time Remaining]
Rip Chord vs Mr Lucha
Comments:

Here is the prediction card for the fifth episode of Hollyweird TV for those who wish to participate. Sorry it took so long following up from Malice! The roster & title histories post on the front page has been updated.

Comments and feedback on the diary is welcomed and encouraged.

smw88 · February 19, 2021

20-minute time limit]

Jack Bruce vs Golden Fox

Coments:

[20-minute time limit]

Black Serpent Cult vs The Demons of Rage

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Steve Flash vs Jason Jackson

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Cowboy Ricky Dale & Dusty Streets vs Jimmy Powers & Peter Valentine

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Richie Pangrazzio Jr. & The Vessey Brothers vs Mr Charlie Copeland & The Avenging Angels

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

BLZ Bubb vs Leon Williams

Comments:

[TV Time Remaining]

Rip Chord vs Mr Lucha

Comments:

Hitman74 · February 19, 2021

[20-minute time limit]

Jack Bruce vs Golden Fox

Coments:

[20-minute time limit]

Black Serpent Cult vs The Demons of Rage

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Steve Flash vs Jason Jackson

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Cowboy Ricky Dale & Dusty Streets vs Jimmy Powers & Peter Valentine

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Richie Pangrazzio Jr. & The Vessey Brothers vs Mr Charlie Copeland & The Avenging Angels

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

BLZ Bubb vs Leon Williams

Comments:

[TV Time Remaining]

Rip Chord vs Mr Lucha

Comments:

falling_star · February 19, 2021

Jack Bruce vs Golden Fox

Black Serpent Cult vs The Demons of Rage

Steve Flash vs Jason Jackson

Cowboy Ricky Dale & Dusty Streets vs Jimmy Powers & Peter Valentine

Richie Pangrazzio Jr. & The Vessey Brothers vs Mr Charlie Copeland & The Avenging Angels

BLZ Bubb vs Leon Williams

Rip Chord vs Mr Lucha

Blackman · March 1, 2021

Jack Bruce vs Golden Fox

Black Serpent Cult vs The Demons of Rage

Steve Flash vs Jason Jackson

Cowboy Ricky Dale & Dusty Streets vs Jimmy Powers & Peter Valentine

Richie Pangrazzio Jr. & The Vessey Brothers vs Mr Charlie Copeland & The Avenging Angels

BLZ Bubb vs Leon Williams

Rip Chord vs Mr Lucha

comments: I smell an upset victory against the All-Americans. And I'm just a sucker for the Avenging Angels. Might just be a DQ loss though. Quite the test for the debutants in any case.

christmas_ape · March 9, 2021

[20-minute time limit]

Jack Bruce vs Golden Fox

Coments:

[20-minute time limit]

Black Serpent Cult vs The Demons of Rage

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Steve Flash vs Jason Jackson

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Cowboy Ricky Dale & Dusty Streets vs Jimmy Powers & Peter Valentine

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Richie Pangrazzio Jr. & The Vessey Brothers vs Mr Charlie Copeland & The Avenging Angels

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

BLZ Bubb vs Leon Williams

Comments:

[TV Time Remaining]

Rip Chord vs Mr Lucha

Comments:

Dalton · March 11, 2021

Quick Picks Prediction List

[20-minute time limit]

Jack Bruce vs Golden Fox

Coments:

[20-minute time limit]

Black Serpent Cult vs The Demons of Rage

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Steve Flash vs Jason Jackson

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Cowboy Ricky Dale & Dusty Streets vs Jimmy Powers & Peter Valentine

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

Richie Pangrazzio Jr. & The Vessey Brothers vs Mr Charlie Copeland & The Avenging Angels

Comments:

[20-minute time limit]

BLZ Bubb vs Leon Williams

Comments:

[TV Time Remaining]

Rip Chord vs Mr Lucha

Comments:

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