Pop’s Choklit Shop & Henry VIII’s presents;
ROHG Wrestling (2012-14) on Sinclair Newtwork TV
Hiram Lodge Auditorium – Rverdale, MA Att: 1.788
Commentators; Bobby Cruise & Nigel McGuiness
Referees; Paul Turner & Dave Taylor Ring; Holly Blossom
1. JPW – Andy Leavine; Silent Rage Power Slam Pin over Shaun Tempers. Tempers brought on Andy’s rage with a pre-match attack that Leavine reversed by throwing Tempers from the ring. Shaun found a piece of rope that he used to choke out Andy after re-entering the ring Andy countered with a Double Underhook DDT and then the Rage Finisher. 4:40
2. JPW - Dru Onyx pinned Anachist Eric Cannon. Onyx was being interviewed by George Vessachio when Cannon viciously attacked injuring Onyx and costing him valuable points from his total. Cannon wasted no time in using an Anarchy Brainbuster and a Anarchy Driver. Commissioner Nigel McGuiness goy up from his commentator’s seat and was at ringside. Cannon started jawing with McGuiness telling him to go back to his seat where he belongs. Onyx had a little life left and used it to Roll-Up Eric. The shocked Eric wanted to attack Dru but McGuiness jumped in the ring. 3:16
3. Da Hit Squad (Mafia Maff and Monster Mack) won by DQ over Irish Airborne (Dave and Jake Crist). Referee Paul Turner had a hard time controlling this match. Several times all 4 wrestlers were in the ring trying to doubleteam but going 1 on 1. The Airborne who have become vicious rulebreakers used every dirty means possible; Spray can, wrench, rosin, etc. yet Referee Turner couldn’t keep track. Mafia Maff used a Death Valley Driver to put Dave Crist down and it would have been curtains but Jake ran in the ring and hit Maff with Brass Nucks. Referee Paul Turner saw this and called the match. 8:46
4. Amber O’Neil; Amber Alert (Backslide) Pin over Cheerleader Melissa. Melissa was in control and verbally bragging to the fans; “She is just Eye Candy and when I’m done she will be garbage.” Melissa used a Kudo Drop (Piledriver) to almost put Amber out. Not satisfied Melissa pulled Amber up by the hair to stop the pin. Melissa had a can of Pepper Spray. She tried to hide it from Referee Dave Taylor. The recovered Amber took the can when Melissa place it down. Amber sprayed Melissa in the eyes and then used the Amber Alert for the pin. Melissa was screaming that Referee Taylor must have seen the spray byt Taylor ignored her. 5:21
5. H.C. Lock; REF (Real Effective Facebuster) Pin over Delirious. Delirious used a Bizarro Driver to almost gain a pin but Lock countered with Salt to the Eyes. Lock, who is mainly a street fighter from Fordham Rd. in the Bronx, used a wicked kick to the groing and then the REF finisher. 4:26
6. Tommaso Ciampa with Prince Nana; Knee Backbreaker Pin over Jay Brisco. Ciampa wasable to ised some Blatant Chokes to try and slow Briscoe down. Jay was able to set up Ciampa with a Backward Head Slam and then climb the ropes for a Briscoe Bomb. Prince Nana distracted Referee Dave Taylor while Sheik Abdul Bashir ran out and tripped jay from yjr top rope. Prince nana followed with a Ghanaian Money Bag Smash to Jay’s skull. Ciampa then finished the match. The Embassy started to beat on Jay but Da Hit Squad ran out to prevent any damage casing The Embassy away. 7:28
7. Adrenaline Rush (Tadarius Thomas and ACH) beat Danger-Danger (Brian Kendrick and Paul London). Ach; Big Bang Attack (Cradle DDT) Pin over Kendrick. London was in trouble and needed a break so he bailed out on the far side of the ring while Kendrick made the switch on the near side. Referee Paul Turner was busy trying to hold Tadarius back and didn’t notice. When ACH was about to perform the Big Bang, London ran back in the ring. Thomas countered with a Capoeira Kick to London while ACH made the pin on Kendrick. Danger-Danger argued that the match shouldn’t count but the confused Referee Turner ignored them. 13:08
8. Falls Count Anywhere Match (Special Ref Mick Foley) – Background; Rhett Titus was doing a Promotion at Luck Star Auto in Baltimore when Mike Mondo and Bolin Services goons Glen Osborn and Flash Flanagan attacked him in the car lot. Titus was slammed onto the hood of a new auto and was injured. He spent 3 weeks in the hospital but is back seeking revenge.
Rhett Titus pinned Mike Mondo in the Food Court. The fight didn’t stay in the ring very long. They fought up the ramp, through the Lobby and out the doors. Titis leaped from a pickup truck onto Mondo who luckily was standing on the grass When the fight went out to Route 1 Titus slammed Mondo’s head into the pavement several times in the crosswalk of course. After re-entering the building the fight continued in the food court. Mondo tried to push Titus’s head into the hot brick oven but Titis was able to smash Mondo’s Head to the bricks and then whip him through the Popcorn Machine. Mondo was too exhausted to continue and he was pinned. 22:43
Appanoose Rapids Brewing & Bubba-Q’s presents;
Ring of Honor Wrestling (2012-14) on Sinclair TV Networks
Hendrick’s Club – Ottumwa, IA Att: 2,190
Commentators; Kevin Kelly and Vic Travagliante
Referees; Shane Helms and Joey Ryan Ring; Hanna Blossom
Women’s Referee; O.D.B.
1. JPW - ATHU with Joel Blackheart and Black Ice were scheduled. ATHU with Breaker Morant attacked Black Ice before the match. The Bodysnatcher ran out to help Black Ice. Referee Shane Helms stepped in between to stop the melee and ordered a tag match.
D-Line (Black Ice and The Bodysnatcher) won by DQ over The Blackhearts (Breaker Morant and ATHU) with Joel Blackheart. D-Line used a Noggin Knocker on The Blackhearts and The Bodysnatcher would have pinned ATHU. Joel Blackheart got angry claiming that D-Line used an illegal move. Referee Shane Helms ignored Joel so Joel pushed him. Helms never one to back down threw Joel from the ring and called the match a DQ in favor of D-Line. 8:02
2. JPW – Tim Zbyszko with Joel Goodhart (changed to a White Sports Coat) pinned Davey Boy Smith Jr. Zbyszko attacked Smith before the match (a Blackheart trait) kicking him to the ribs. In an Unusual Finish, Joel used his Briefcase to slam Davey over the head and Zbyszko quickly rolled up Davey while Referee Joey Ryan used a lightning fast count. 4:23
3. The Outlaws (Homicide and Eddie Kingston) with Prince Nana beat the Bravado Brothers (Harlem and Lancelot). Homicide; Frog Splash Pin over Harlem. Lance had Kingston lined up for a Top Rope Press set up by Harlem. Sheik Abdul Bashir and Sonjay Dutt ran to the ring and interfered while Prince Nana distracted Referee Shane Helps. Lancelot was tripped from the rope and Harlem was down with Double Fist Hammer to the back. Homicide climbed the ropes and used a Frog Splash on Harlem who was the wrong man. 10:16
4. Taeler Hendrix; Kiss Goodnight Kick Pin over Princess Mia Yim with Prince Nana. The fans greeted Mia and especially Nana with boos and cups thrown. Nana took the hatred in stride and along with it points added to Mia’s total. As Nana was walking to the ring a fan reached out and grabbed the Ghanaian money bag (his weapon). Security retrieved the bag but gave it to Kevin Kelly who refused to give it back to Nana until after the match. The match was fairly even when Nana called Mia over for a confrontation. Taeler took this moment to hit Mia with a Torpedo Clothesline. When Yim got to her feet she was greeted with a Kiss Goodnight Kick and the pinned. 6:41
5. B.J. Whitmer; Exploder Suplex Pin over Craven Verro. Verro climbed to the Top Rope to attempt an Express (Top Rope Clothesline). As he leaped Whitmer stepped aside. Vero crashed to the canvas. Whitmer used a Flying Rib Crusher to set up the finisher. 5:40
6. Matt Taven with Truth Martini and The Necro Butcher; Climax (Headlock Driver) Pin over Marcus Anthony. The Necro Butcher was able to hurt Marcus with a Trash Can Smash over the back. Marcus fought back and caught Matt in a Swinging Full Nelson. Before Matt could give up Mosh and Thrasher ran to ringside. During the distraction when almost everyone heard Taven submit, the Guardians hit Marcus high and low. Anthony let up the hold and collapsed to the canvas. Mosh helped Taven with the Headlock Driver. Referee Joey Ryan counted the pin. 7:08
7. reDRagon (Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish) beat Brutal Burgers (Brutal Bob Evans and Cheeseburger). O’Reilly; Brainbuster Pin over Cheeseburger. Evans performed an Ugly Stick (Spike Piledriver) on Bobby Fish for a Pin but Referee Shane Helms missed the non-pin and thought that Kyle O’Reilly was the legal man. O’Reilly used a Leaping Facebreaker to set up the finish. 10:42
8. ROH Title – Mike Bennett (Challenger) with Maria Kanalas; Box Office Smash (Sit-Out Slam) Pin over Mark Briscoe (Champion). Mark was able to use a set up Flying Skull Crusher and would have finished with the Briscoe Bomb but Maria ran over and sprayed Oven Cleaner into mark’s eyes. Mike had time to recover and use his Sit-Out Slam finish to win the belt. Mike Benbnett is the NEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW ROH Champion. 9:14
Mike’s Clam Shack and Wells Clothing presents;
Ring of Honor Wrestling (2012-14)
The Expo – Portland, ME Att: 2,934
Commentators; Bobby Cruise, Robbie Ellis & Pete Doherty
Referees; Brian Gorie & Lash Laroux Ring; Princess Mia Yim
Special Referee for Cage Match; Chainz (Brian Lee)
1. JPW - Lance Archer and Breaker Morant with Joel Blackheart; Double Count-Out. Lance blocked a pre-match sneak attack and used a Brainbuster slowing Morant down to a crawl. Morant fought back with the help of Blackheart’s interferences but Archer was able to catch Breaker with a Dark Days (Inverted DDT. Blackheart pulled Breaker from the ring and Lance followed. As they fought up the ramp, with Archer holding off the Blackheart Stable Doubleteam, Referee Brian Gorie’s count reached 20. 4:52
2. JPW - Franky the Mobster with Mo Green won by DQ over Sha Samuels. Franky came close to a pin after Mo tripped Samuels allowing Franky to used his Go to the Mattresses (Neckbreaker). After samuels kicked out several times Mo, who is the boss of Mo Money Associates, tried to hit Samuels with a Blackjack. Samuels grabbed the Blackjack just as Referee Lash Laroux turned to see. Lash called for the DQ. Commentator Pete Doherty (Duke of Dorchester); “I lost a lot of matches that same way.” Matman Robbie Ellis; “Sure you did!!” 4:46
3. Forever Hooligans (Rocky Romero and Alex Koslov) beat Rave On (Johnny Rave and Ted McNalor). Koslov; Molidavian Clutch (Cobra) Submission over McNalor. OOR Koslov hit Johnny Rave with a Lobster Trap, that was a display item, KO’ing him. In the ring Rocky Romero used a Foreign Devil (Diving Double Knee Drop) to down McNalor. After a Soviet Super Kick, Alex who had tagged in used his Clutch finisher. 6:15
4. Shimmer – Sassie Stephie with Jessika Havok; Kiss My Sass (Neckbreaker) Pin over Lucy Lufisto. Lucy had the advantage and after a Diving Star Headbutt it look like curtains for Sassy. Jessika reached in the ring with a can of Pepper Spray and got Lucy in the eyes. With Referee Lash LaRoux distracted by The Holligans (Romero and Koslov), who were making a lot of noise outside the ring, Havok jumped in the ring and used a Demon Drop (Belly to Back Piledriver) to down Lucy. Stephie who recovered finished with The Neckbreaker on Lufisto who was still trying to see. 5:52
5. Shawn Patrick won by DQ over Jay Bradley. Bradley who also wrestled as Ryan Braddock likes the nickname “Ass Kicker.” Bradley couldn’t keep Patrick down with a Knee Drop to the Throat and allowed Shawn to come back with a Gory Bomb and a Flying Skullcrusher. Bradley bailed from the ring and returned with a Folded Steel Chair. After slamming it over Shawn’s head while Referee Gorie was distracted Jay used a Second city Slam. Referee Brian Gorie was gping to count the pin but he noticed Pete Doherty screaming from the ringside; “That ##%#&*## almost hit me when he threw the Chair from the ring. I spilled all my Fried Clams. Referee Brian Gorie called for the bell and awarded Shawn the win. 4:47
6. Adam Cole won by DQ over Q.T. Marshall with R.D. Evans. Marshall tried a God’s Gift Driver but Cole slipped out. After a Dropkick to the Face Adam used a Corona DDT that would have pinned Q.T. R.D. Evans, who wrestles in Chikara as Archibald Peck, jumped in the ring and pulled Referee Lash Laroux from the count. Lash, who is earning his money tonight, called for the bell. 9:32
7. The Embassy (Sonjay Dutt and Sheik Abdul Bashir) with Prince Nana won by Count-Out over C & C Wrestling Factory (Caprice Coleman and Cedric Alexander). This was mass confusion in and out of the ring. The match seemed over when Cedric used a Top Rope Forearm Smash on Sheik Abdul in the ring while Sonjay was fighting with Caprice on the ramp where Homicide ran out to help. Nana slammed a Ghanaian Royal Scepter over Caprice’s head. Homicide held Coleman while Sonjay used a Flying Bombay Cutter from a Barrier. Cedric ran out to help Caprice. As Cedric and Caprice fought with Sonjay, Homicide and Tommaso Ciampa who had joined his Embassy stable, Referee Brian Gorie’s count reached 20. Sheik Abdul Bashir who was Ko’d in the ring got the win for The Embassy. 15:12
8. Steel Cage (Door) Match – Rhino beat Bazooka Joe. Truth Martini and The Necro Butcher were both seated at ringside. Rhino whipped Joe into the Cage Wall several times and Joe countered by grinding Rhino’s face to the Wall. Both wrestlers were a bloody mess. There was distraction outside the cage when The Guardians of Truth came down the aisle playing Calliope Circus Music and carrying balloons. It was a distraction that lasted long enough for Truth to open his book that had a compartment with a Key. He slipped the key to The Butcher who ran over and unlocked the door. Rhino struggled to reach the door but was stopped by Bazooka several times. When Bazooka reach the door and stared out, The Guardians ran over and slammed the door on the helpless Joe. Joe fell back in the ring and Rhino crawled out. 18:45
Pump House Coffee and Mind Blown Glass presents;
Ring of Honor Wrestling (2012-14) on Sinclair TV Networks
Number 10 Saloon – Deadwood, SD Att: 1,466
Commentators; Kevin Kelly and Nigel McGuiness
Referees; Gino Colluci and Paul Turner Ring; Lucy Lufisto
1. JPW - Harley Jackson with Lord Mark Williamson of Team Warzone; Death Valley Driver Pin over Asylum with Martin Stanley Fuqua. Kracker Jill, Kracker Jack’s alter-ego was at ringside with Lord Mark. Asylum used his crazy antics and came close to a pin with a Lunatic Elbow Drop. After kicking out Hartley gained the advantage. Fuqua, whose Fuqua Enterprises have absorbed a few too many losses lately, grabbed a trusty Jug of Moonshine to swing at Hartley during a distraction. Kracker Jill ran over and pushed Fuqua who missed Jackson and hit Asylum. Jackson followed with a Death Valley Driver but it probably wasn’t necessary. 5:41
2. JPW - Apollyon won by Count-Out over Ty Dillinger. Apollyon used a small metal sawed off pipe to attack Ty before the match. Dillinger was bleeding from the forehead and had a difficult time seeing. In spite of this he was able to use a Jump Kick to the Back of the Head and a Flying Dropkick to put Apollyon down. As Ty struggled to see Apollyon bailed from the ring. Dillinger followed but was hit with a Vessichio Vendors Steel Cannoli Tray. Apollyon followed by throwing the Steel Steps onto Ty. Dillinger tried but failled to make Referee Paul Turner’s 20 count. 6:53
3. Shimmer – Cherry Bomb; B.S.E. (Best Super Kick Ever) Pin over Kellie Skater. Kellie used a gourd Buster to come close to the pin. Cherry countered with a Punch to the Throat. Afte Kellie performed a Backward Head Slam Cherry bailed from the ring and placed a Trash Can Lid on the Ring Apron. During a distraction Cherry smashed the lid several times to Kellie’s skull then followed with the Super Kick. 6:16
4. Kyle O’Reilly; Leaping Facebreaker Pin over Anthony “Ace” Nese. Nese who considers himself a showboating rulebrealer was unable to match O’Reilly, ½ of the reDRagon tag team who are vicious rulebreakers. After a Grinding Face Claw that almost got him DQ’d when he refused to let go, Kyle used a Running Knee Lift that set up the Facebreaker 4:09
5. Brian Kendrick won by Count-Out over Tadarius Thomas. Paul London, the other half of the Kendrick-London tag team (formally The Hooliganz and Danger-Danger) wandered to ringside. ACH, Thomas’ partner on Adrenaline Rush, was nowhere in sight. After Thomas used a Capoeira Kick on Kendrick London reached in the ring and pulled at Tadararius’ legs. Thomas bailed from the ring and started fighting with London. London was guiding the fight up the ramp and away from the ring. Referee Gino Colluci’s count rech 20 and Kendrick, who was still groggy, goy the win. The camera scanned backstage where ACH was lying on the floor with a Metal Chair (bent a bit) next to him. 4:44
6. Josh Daniels; Northern Lights Suplex Pin over Adam Pearce. Pearce strutted around the ring in his usual arrogant style. During OOR Action Adam ripped a display Kerosene Lamp from a wooden post. He tried to hit Josh in the head but Josh was able to take the Lamp away and reverse the move. After re-entering the ring Adam was cut on the head and still dizzy from the smash. Daniels used a Running Missile Shot and then the N.L. Suplex to end the match. Pearce was complaining to Referee Paul Turner that Daniels had cheated and should be DQ’d. Referee Turner ignored the complait but did call for the EMT’s. 6:23
7. Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) beat S.C.U.M. (Jimmy Jacobs and Steve Corino). This match started in the pre-match when S.C.U.M. viciously attacked The Bucks. Matt and Nick were ready and both Jacobs and Corino were slammed to the canvas. In an Unusual Finish The Bucks using high flying moves were able to gain the advantage while S.C.U.M. using Rope Burns and Eye Rakes tried to keep pace. The fans were really into the fast action. Corino was able to hook Matt from behind and Jabobs, with his Railroad Spike gripped tightly in his fist. lined up Matt for a smash to the chops. Nick ran in the ring and pulled his brother just as Jimmy ran for the smash. Corino got the smash to the chops KO’ing him. Nick climbed the ropes for a Top Rope Leap in Jacobs while Matt pinned Corino. 15:57
8. Ring of Honor TV Title – Roderick Strong (Champion) with Truth Martini; DX-3 (Gory Driver) Pin over Kevin Steen (Challenger). Steen set up a pin with a Double Hammer and then F-Cinq (Facebuster). Kevin should have been champion with the pin but Paul Turner was dazed from a collision and missed the count. The Necro Butcher, who is never far from Truth Martini, found Jimmy Jacobs’ Railroad Spike, ran in the ring and smashed Kevin to the chops. Strong followed with the DX-3. Roderick Strong retains the ROH TV Title. 7:48
Bugsy’s and Dani’s Bistro presents;
Ring of Honor Wrestling (2012-14)
The Jack – St. Catherine’s, Ontario Att: 2,534
Commentators; Kevin Kelly and Jacque Rougeau
Referees; Pierre Ouellette & D’Lo Brown Ring; George Vessichio
Referee for JPW Matches; Joey Ryan
1. JPW – Masada with Christina Von Eerie and Krackerjack with Lord Mark Williamson; Double Count-Out. Masada gained the advantage after Christina sprayed some Witch’s Potion to Jack’s eyes. Masada followed with a Masadamizer (Death Valley Driver) that should have been light’s out. Lord Mark had a bucket of Ice water used to keep soda cold. He poured the bucket over Christina’s head and she screamed. Masada bailed from the ring. Krackerjack followed chasing Christina. They all disappeared to the backstage area as Referee Joey Ryan’s count reach to limit. 4:12
2. JPW - Josef Von Schmidt; Cradoff-Plex (Suplex) Pin over Ryan Eagles. Eagles performed a Screaming Eagle (450° Splash) and had Von Schmidt clearly pinned but Referee Joey Ryan pretended to not see the pin and was looking the other way and jawing with a few fans who kept pointing toward the pin. Masada who wandered back to ringside to retrieve Christina’s Potion bottle fount Von Schmidt’s Steel helmet. He took advantage of the distraction, ran into the ring and slashed the Helmrt to Ryan’s Skull. Von Schmidt wasted no time in using the Suplex finisher. 5:05
3. Adam Page; Adam’s Apple (Necklock DDT) Pin over Mohammed Ali Vaez with Prince Nana and Sheik Abdul. During the heat of battle, Referee Pierre was distracted by Nana. Sheik Abdul Bashir too advantage, climbed the ropes and performed a Magic Carpet (Diving Splash). The problem was that Page slamed Vaez at the same time and The Sheik landed on Vaez. Page used a Running Skullcrusher to set up the finisher. 4:23
4. Bobby Fish; Sleeps with the Fishes (Kick) Pin over Grizzly Redwood. Redwood performed a Mother Lode (Suplex) and was able to get several 2 counts. Kyle O’Reilly, Fish’s partner on reDRagon, wandered to ringside. During a distraction O’Reilly hit Redwood in the noggin with a Piece of Lumber that Grizzly carried to the ring. Fish used a Diving Head Butt and the Kick but neither was necessary. 5:48
5. Shimmer Title – Leva Bates (Challenger); Neckbreaker Pin over Saraya Knight (Champion). Saraya, from England, had a small foreign that she pulled from her tights. Saraya, a notorious rule breaker, tried to hit Leva with the Foreign Object (Compact??) Leva intercepted to object and threw in OOR. Saraya hit Leva with a Trash Can Lid then climbed the ropes for a Suicide Leap. Saraya crashed to an empty canvas. Bates sensing her chance used a Double Ax Handle to set up the Neckbreaker Pin. George Vessichio announced; “Leva Bates is the NEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW Shimmer Champion.” 8:21
6. Lo-Ki was by DQ over Silas Young. Lo-Ki gained an advantage after a Ki-Krusher (Driver). Young responded with a Z-Gravity (Facebreaker) that came close to a pin. Young was arguing with Referee D’Lo Brown about a slow count when Lo-Ki hit Young with a Flying Missile Shot. Silas got to his feet screaming at D’Lo and actually push him. Referee D’Lo Brown used a Jawbuster to put Young out and then called the match a DQ in favor of Lo-Ki. 5:49
7. Rotten Justice (Axl Rotten and Justice Pain) beat War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe). Justice Pain; Superkick Pin over Hanson. The War Machine was able to inflict some hurt on Justice as Hanson used a Sin City Plunge and Rowe performed a XXX Headcrusher. Axl responded with a small piece of barbed wire that cut Rowe on the forehead. As the blood flowed Rotten used a “This Hurts” Chairshot followed buy a SST Skull Trauma. Justice Pain used his Superkick to finish this Vicious match. The fans could not believe what they had just witnessed. Referee Pierre Ouellette wasn’t quite sure what to do and was ablout to call a No Contest when Hanson went down. It gave Pierre a chance to end the match. 18:46
8. Homicide with Prince Nana won by Count-Out over Michael Elgin. Elgin was in charge off setting Homicide’s speed with Power Moves. Elgin caught Homicide with a Sit-Out Power Bomb that would have been curtains. Sheih Abdul and Sonjay Dutt near ringside found a Chain under the ring. They taunted Elgin who bailed from the ring. Michael was more than enough for the two Embassy coolies but unfortunately they guided the OOR brawl away from the ring. Referee D’Lo Brown’s count reach 20 and the match was awarded to Homicide who was on his feet but in no condition to continue. Nana gladly too the win for The Embassy. 8:28
Staybridge Suites & Main Street Deli presents;
Ring of Honor Wrestling (2012-14)
Raynes Reef – Belin, MD Att: 1,786
Commentators; Bobby Cruise and Al Snow
Referees; Bobby Blaze and Stevie Richards Ring; Maria Kanalis
1. JPW - Marco Corleone won by DQ over Bulldozer Matt Tremont. Tremont, named because he carries a baseball bat called The Bulldozer to the ring, used rough moves; Thumbscrew to Throat and Double Rope Burn, to try and gain an advantage. Referee Bobby Blaze warned Matt several times. The popular Marco, former Mark Jindrak, performed a Slingshot Suplex that came close to a pin causing Tremont to bail from the ring. He re-entered with “Bulldozer” and was immediately DQ’d by Referee Bobby Blaze. 4:53
2. JPW - Robbie McAlister; Spike Pedigree Pin over Blackjack Phoenix. During OOR Action Phoenix used the Guard Rail smashing Robbie’s forehead then choking. Robbie, bleeding, was able to counter Blackjack’s attempt to use his Branding Iron for a smash. Robbie got the Branding Iron and hit Blackjack on the Noggin. As they re-entered the ring, both now bleeding, Robbie used a Spinning neckbreaker and then the Pedigree on the dazed Phoenix. 6:12
3. Shimmer – Nicole Mathews won by Count-Out over Courtney Rush. During OOR Action Courtney used a Cross Body Press off the Press table. Nicole was able to find a small bottle of perfume that she sprayed to Courtney’s eyes. After slamming Courtney’s head to the steel steps, Nicole re=entered the ring. Courtney tried desperately to find the ring with the fans encouragement but Bobby Blaze’s count reached 20 and the match was awarded to Nicole. 7:08
4. “The Greek God” Papadon; Mt. Olympus Smash (Flying Headbutt) Pin over Adam Flash. Flash who played on Papadon’s pride and anger grabbed the microphone and began degrading the Greek Gods as comic book myths. Papadon ran to use a Body Smash on Flash but it was a mistake. Flash threw papadon into a set up metal chair. Later with Papadon down, Adam climbed to ropes for a Bombs Away DDT. Papadon was waiting and moved. Flash crahed to the canvas. As the groggy Flash got to his feet “The Greek God” hit him with the Mt. Olympus Smash. 3:56
5. Paul London with Brian Kendrick pinned ACH with Tadarius Thomas. Kendrick picked an opportune moment to smash a Beer Bottle to ACH’s head. Thomas tried desperately to save ACH but couldn’t. London-Kendrick attacked Adrenaline Rush after the match. With Thomas at a disadvantage because of ACH being KO’d, Marco Corleone ran out to help. This brought out Blackjack Phoenix and then Robbie McAlister. Somehow Blobby Blaze, Stevie Richards and Al Snow restored order. Al Snow too the microphone and announced that he would be recommending to Nigel McGuiness a match between Adrenaline Rush and London-Kendrick either in a cage or a Lumberjack on Sinclair TV. 5:10
6. Mike Quackenbush; Quackendriver Pin over Necro Butcher with Truth Martini. Mike was able to grabbed Truth’s Loaded Book and smash Truth over the head and then The Butcher over the head. After a Déjà vu DDT Mike finished the match with the Driver. The House Dolls that accompany Truth to the ring kept dancing as though they never knew the match had ended. 6:53
7. Matt Hardy with Steve Corino; Twist of Hate (Front Facelock Cutter) Pin over Johnny Gargano. Gargano gave Hardy all he could handle and then some. Johnny performed a Flying Kneedrop that caught Hardy also on the chops. He crumbled to the canvas. Gargano hooked in a Croton Crab (Boston) but before he could get the submission Corino distracted Referee Bobby Blaze and Jimmy Jacobs, who wandered to ringside, ran in the ring and smashed his Railroad Spike to Johnny’s jaw. Matt had enough strength to use his finisher. 10:29
8. Ring of Honor Tag Title – The World’s Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas and Sheldon Benjamin) (Champions) and Guardians of Truth (Mosh/Thrasher) (Challengers) with Truth Martini; No-Contest. Although the match went back and forth for several minutes with The Guardians switching places at will the match was a Brawl Waiting to Happen. I think everone knew that when the action went OOR is was destined to stay. As all four fought on the ramp Rhino and Roderick Strong ran out to help The Guardians. Tadarius Thomas and Marco Corleone ran out to help Haas and Benjamin. Paul London and Brian Kendrick ran out along with Robbie McAlister and Mike Quackenbush. The Brawl moved backstage and Referee Stevie Richards called the match. The World’s Greatest Tag Team retains the ROH Tag Team Title. 12:48
Stokesay Castle & Canal Street Pub presents;
WWE Wrestling (2012-14 on Syfy TV Network
Sovereign Center – Reading, PA Att: 9,862
Trick or Treat Slamborie
Commentators; Michael Cole and Jerry “King” Lawler
Referees; Mike Chioda & Ron Zapata Ring; Juston Roberts
1. NXT - Drake Younger won by DQ over Konnor. Konner gained an advantage by raking Younger’s eyes and Grinding his face to the Mat. In an attempt to end the match Konnor had a small can of Pepper Spray that he dropped. Referee Mike Chioda didn’t see who originally had the spray but suspected Konnor. He warned both wrestlers. Konnor left the ring and then re-entered with a cup of soda. He threw it into Referee Mike Chioda’s face. Mike called for the bell. 5:56
2. NXT - Jake “The Great” Carter; Inverted Atomic Drop Pin over Judas Devlin. Judas was distracted time and again by the fans. His finisher in quite a number of matches is The Betrayal (Bag of Coin Smash). He was frustrated and dropped the Coins. Jake hit Judas with a sledgehammer and then the Atomic Drop finisher. 4:40
3. Diva Match – Tamina Snuka; Superfly Splash Pin over Cameron. Cameron attack during the pre-match and had the upper hand. In an Unusual Ending, Cameron clibed the top rope and preformed a Flying Crossbody. Unfortunately for her she missed crashing the the canvas. Tamina ised a samoan Drop and then the family finisher. 4:21
4. Curtis Axel with Paul Hayman; Hangman Facebreaker Pin over Tensai (Sweet T). Tensai used a Ichiban (Chokebomb ) to put Axel down but didn’t get the pin when Hayman smashed a Briefcase over T’s skull. Curtis too advantage with a small Foreign Object Smash and then the finisher. 5:13
5. Edge with Vickie Guerrero; Edgecution (DDT) Pin over Fandango with Summer Rae. Fandango, with confidence and a win streak, and Summer danced their way to the ring with “ChaChaLaLa” playing on the speakers. Fandango who likes to called the Ballroom Brawler started quickly using his speed to an advantage. He eventually his edge with a Diving Kneedrop but Vickie smashed a microphone over Fandango’s head to stop the pin. As the dazed dancer got to his feet edge performed a Jump Kick the the cack of the head and then the finisher. Fandango’s win streak was over. 5:04
6. The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) with Dean Ambrose beat Team Co-Bro (Zach Ryder and Santino Marella). Rollins; Springboard Kneedrop Pin over Zach Ryder. The Shield got the advantage with a Savage Attack on Co-Bro during the pre-match. Co-Bro fought back with Marella using a Cobra Strike (Thrust) and Ryder with a Neckbreaker. The pins were broken up by Ambose. With Ryder in the ring, Reigns hit him with a Spear that took Zack’s breath away. Rollins ended the match with the Kneedrop. 11:26
7. Alberto Del Rio with Ricardo Rodriguez won by Count-Out over Rob Van Dam. During OOR Action Rodrigues gave Del Rio a Monkey Wrench that Alberto used in an attempt to hit Rob. Alberto was able to graze Van Dam who climbed the turnbuckle. Van Dam performed a Frog Splash from the turnbuckle trying to hit both Alberto and Ricardo. Del Rio was able to get out of the way, grab a folded metal chair and smash Rob in the head. Van Dam and Ricardo were both KO’d. Rob failed to make the count. 10:15
8. WWE Tag Title – The Rekking Crew (Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks) (Challengers) beat Team Hell-No (Kane and Daniel Bryan) with A.J. Lee. Reks; Burning Hammer DDT Pin over Kane. During OOR Action Kane took a slam to the head with a folded metal chair. Kane picked up the metal steps far a slam to Reks but Hawkins was able to kick Kane’s legs and the steps fell on him. Everything that could go wrong for Team Hell-No went wrong. After re-entering the ring Bryan was near the ropes fighting with Hawkins over a Crowbar. As kane got near the bar hit him in the noggin. Kane crashed to the canvas. As he tried to get up Reks used the DDT finisher that gave The Rekking Crew the title in one of the biggest shocks of the year. The Rekking Crew is the NEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW WWE Tag Champions. 15:37
Boulevard Tavern & Lanterman’s Mill presents;
WWE Wrestling (2012-14)
Covelli Center – Youngstown, OH Att: 10,722
Commentators; Jim Ross & Jerry “King” Lawler
Referees; Scott Armstrong & Chad Patton Ring: Lilian Garcia
1. NXT - Tyler Breeze; Implant DDT Pin over Aiden English. Breeze caught Aiden with his back turned during the pre-match and used a Piledriver that gave him a huge advantage. Aiden tried to fight back and after a Belly to back Suplex he seemed to be recovered. Tyler used a Backward Head Slam to daze Aiden once again and finished with the DDT. 5:25
2. NXT – Knuckles Madson; Mad-Son’s Knuckles Pin over Mojo Rawley. Rawley performed a Gourd Buster that should have put Knuckles away but the clever Madson had a small but very sharp object hidden between his fore and middle finger. After a Punch to the throat he smashed his fist with the sharp object to Mojo’s forehead. Rawley was bleeding and blinded from the blood. Madaon finished with the Mad-Son’s Punch. 4:43
3. Diva Match – Nikki Bella with Brie won by Count-Out over Natalya. Natalya had the advantage throughout the match using a Brainbasher that Brie interfered to save Nikki, then an Atomic Spike that Brie interferred again. Brie even switch fooling Referee Scott Armstrong. Natalya who was frustrated bailed from the ring and was fighting with Brie when Referee Scott Armstrong’s count reach the limit. Nikki Bella who took a beating won the match. 6:24
4. The Great Khali with Hornswoggle; Vise Grip (Clawhold) Pin over JTG (Jatson A. Paul). JTG had Khali pinned after a Suicide Leap from the Turnbuckle but Hornswoggle distracted Referee Chad Patton who missed what could have been a 5 count. JTG was complaining to Patton when Hornswoggle used a Toad Splash to knock JTG off his feet. Khali then used a Punjab Plunge and the Vise Grip. 4:46
5. The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) with Bray Wyatt beat Trent Baretta and Yoshi Tatsu. Prior to the match The Wyatt’s were yelling at Lilian Garcia who was intimidated. Jerry Lawler got up from the commentator’s table yelling at Bray Wyatt to control his mouth. Bray laughed at Jerry but stopped the heckling. The Wyatt’s got what they wanted; extra points added to their total. Luke Harper; Truck Stop (Spinning Sitout Slam) Pin over Yoshi Tatsu. Baretta and Tatsu worked well confusing The Wyatt’s and nearly getting a pin. Yoshi used a Buzzsaw Kick followed by Baretta with a Flying Guillotine Leg Drop on Erick. Bray took advantage of a distraction to choke out Yoshi with a Leather Belt after preventing a pin. After Luke entered the ring Erick continued to battle using a Greetings from the North (Chokeslam to take Trent out of the match. Luke finished with the Truck Stop. 13:51
6. David Otunga with Vickie Guerrero; The Verdict (Spinebuster) Pin over Sin Cara. Sin cara was using his speed to confuse Otunga who has quickness but not enough to match the masked Sin Cara. After a Tilt-A-Whirl DDT the match appeared over as Otunga laid on the canvas. Vicki Guerrero was able to spay some Oven Cleaner to Sin Cara’s eyes. Otunga recovered and used a Throat Slam to the Ropes and then The Verdict to end this questionable match. 7:24
7. Booming Truth (Kofi Kingston and R-Truth) and Devil’s Disciples (Rick Viktor and Solomon Crowe) with Judas Devlin. The Disciples tried to hold their own but Booming Truth was way too much in the ring. Kofi Moom Drop and R-Truth’s Dropkick Splash had the pin on Viktor but Crowe saved him while Devlin distracted Referee Scott Armstrong. After Kofi used a Corkscrew Kick on Solomon the Disciples took their best chance and bailed from the ring. Kingston and R-Truth followed resulting in an OOR Brawl. Referee Scott Armstrong’s count reached the limit and both teams were counted out. The battle continued to the backstage area. 8:51
8. Intercontinental Title – Dean Ambrose (Champion) with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins; Headlock Driver Pin over Chris Jericho (Challenger). The Shield heard some cheers on their way to the ring. Ambrose paid the price for the cheers by having points deducted from his total. Jericho gained the advantage in a match where it was clear that Ambose would need extra help. Afre Jericho used a Breakdown (Facebreaker) it seemed like curtains for Ambrose. With Referee Chad Patton distracted Seth Rolling entered the ring and kicked Jericho to the groin. A dirty doubleteam set Jericho up for the finish and for good measure Rollins held a tire Iron while Reigns smashed Chris’ head. Ambose followed with the pin. Dean Ambose retains the Intercontinental Title. 11:45
Hornville Tavern and The Log Inn presents;
WWE Wrestling (2012-14)
The Ford Center – Evansville, IN Att: 16,810
Commentators; Michael Cole & John Bradshaw Layfield
Referees; Shawn Bennett & Danilo Anfibio Ring; Lilian Garcia
1. NXT - Mickey Keegan; Skullcrusher Pin over Oliver Grey. Keegan showing a rougher style beat on Oliver repeatedly with a Foreign Object gaining an advantage. Oliver was able to fight back using a Kneebar and a Twisting Brainbuster. Keegan was able to kick Oliver to the back of the leg downing him in pain. Mickey followed with a Spinebuster and then the finisher. 5:13
2. NXT – Bull & Braun (Dempsey and Stowman) beat Ardrian Neville and Corey Graves. Braun Stowman Avalanche Pin over Neville. Graves used a Backward Head Slam and a Guillotine Leg Drop on Brawn and Neville followed with a 450° Splash. Bull Dempsey taking advantage of a distraction smashed a Chain to Adrian’s head. Brawn followed with the Avalanche. 7:52
3. Alexander Rusev with Sylvester LeFort; Bulgarian Bash (Running Body Smash ) Pin over Dante Dash. Dante had Rusev in a bit of trouble and after a Real Deal Elbow Drop went for the pin. LeFort was distracting Referee Shawn Bennett during what appeared to be a much longer than 3 count. Dash was appealing the miss of the pin and Rusev was jawing with the Referee as Syvester snuck behind Dash and hit him in back of the head with a bottle of French Wine (Burgundy of course). As Dante tried to get to his feet he was hit with the Bash. 4:26
4. Feud Match – The scheduled Paige vs A.J. Lee match has been changed to a mixed tag match because of the feud between Hornswoggle and El Torito. Normally El Torito would be in Paige’s corner and Hornswoggle with A.J. Lee.
Paige and El Torito beat A.J. Lee and Hornswoggle. Paige and A.J. showed great moves using speed and savvy to offset each other’s moves. Paige came close to a pin after a Top Rope Springboard. After their match went OOR A.J. used a Running Head smash to the Post. Meanwhile in the ring Hornswoggle tried a tadpole Splash but missed and crashed to the canvas. El Torito followed with a Flying legdrop and then a Bullsault for the Pin. Neither Hornswoggle or El Torito was legally in the ring but it didn’t matter. The fans were on their feet cheering this exciting match. 8:25
5. Cody Rhodes; Cross Rhodes (Cutter) Pin over Ezekiel Jackson. Jackson had Cody in serious trouble. After a Book of Ezekiel Slam Jackson caught Cody in a Torture Rack. Damien Sandow was near ringside after doing an interview with George Vessichio. Damien was able to take advantage of a distraction (El Torito and Hornswoggle still fighting near ringside) and hit Jackson with a Double Fist to the back. Cody immediately used a Silver Spoon DDT to set p the finish. 6:23
6. Loser leave Town Match – The Uso’s (Jey and Jimmy) beat Primo and Epico. This match came down to an Unusual Chart Finish. Jey; Diving Doubleteam Splash Pin over Primo. A double Noggin Knocker took Epico out of the match and left Primo, who was dazed, helpless against the Uso’s. Jey and Jimmy used an Alley-Uso Double Drop and then the Splash. 11:41
7. C.M. Punk with Paul Hayman and Ted DiBiase Jr.; Double Count-Out. Hayman was able to steal a Cannoli Tray and use it to have Punk slam Ted’s forehead onto it while it was held on the Ring Post. Ted was dazed and bleeding but found extra energy. The match went OOR where DiBiase slammed Punk onto the Press Table. As both wrestlers got close to the Guard rail the slammed each other and the momentum carried both over the rail. They continued to fight up the aisle to the back stage area as Paul Hayman was yelling for Punk to get back to the ring. 6:25
8. WWE Title – Christian (Challenger); Frog Splash Pin over Damien Sandow (Champion). Sandow was deliberate in his moves and took pride in hurting Christian whenever he could. Eye Rakes and Rubbing Face to the Canvas had the fans booing. After Damien used a Throat Slam to the Ropes, Cody Rhodes wandered to ringside. Cody used a Folded Metal Chair attempting to hit Christian over the head. Christian moved and Damien took the smash. Christian followed with a Killswatch Facebuser and the the Frog Splash. Christian is the NEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWW WWE Champion. 10:16
1. Luke Harper with Erick Rowan; Truck Stop (Spinning Sitout Slam) Pin over Xavier Woods. Erick was trying to hit Xavier with a Trash Can but miss smahing it to Luke’s skull. Xavier would have gotten a pin but was pulled off by Erick. Erick used the ropes to choke out Xavier and then after almost being caught by Referee Drake Wuertz he used a Leather belt. This weakened Xavier enough so that when Luke recovered he used a Headcracker and then the Truck Stop finisher. 4:43
2. NXT – Kassius Ohno and Bull Dempsey with Braun Stowman; Double Count-Out. Kassius was the fan favorite and recied a big ovation on his announcement. He was able to gain the advantage and get a near pin with a Ohno Blade (Inverted Lock DDT). Braun was able to pull Bull to safety. When the action went OOR Bull & Braun used a Dirty Doubleteam to their advantage keeping Kassius from re-entering. Bull was thrown over the Guard rail and also missed the count. 4:07.
3. Diva Match – Summer Rae with Fandango won by DQ over Rosa Mendes. Summer and fandango danced to the ring tp “ChaChaLaLa”. Rosa looking very disgruntled attacked Summer early using her closed fist to smash Summer in the chops. Fandango was able to pull Summer to safety OOR for a breather. After re-entering Rosa, who show anger because she lost her team of Primo & Epico in a losers leave town match, had a can of Hair spray. She used it in Summer’s eyes. Rosa followed with a Microphone Smash. When Referee Drake Wuertz called for the bell she pushed him and used a Knee to his Groin. 5:11
4. Ryback won by Count-Out over Camacho. During OOR Action Ryback used his power throwing Camacho around. After a Meat Hook (Lariat), Ryback put Camacho down on the ramp for keeps with a Shell Shock (Suplex). 3:44
5. NXT Title – Sami Zayn won by DQ over Bo Dallas. Bo got an eary advantage with a Piledriver on Sami while his back was turned during the introductions. Sami uses speed to fight back and had Bo lined up for a 450° Splash when Luke Harper and Erick Rowan ran down, entered the ring and after pulling Sami from the top rope, started beating on him. Several wrestlers ran to Sami’s rescue; Ohno, Fandango and Ryback. Sami won the match but lost the battle. Bo Dallas retains the NXT Title. 7:26
6. 3-MB (Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater) with Jinder Mahal and Prime Time Players (Titus O’Neil and Darren Young); No Contest. 3-MB interrupted an interview that the Players were giving with George Vessichio for the big December show. 3-MB had extra points added to their total. The match went to an Unusual Ending though The Players had the clear advantage. After taking the Action OOR 3-MB had a 3 on 2 but it wasn’t enough. Bull and Braun ran out to help. Kassius Ohno, Ryback and fandango ran out to help The Players. This was a pier 6 Brawl with the guys fighting everywhere. Referee Danny Anfibio could have called for a Double Count-Out but called a No Contest. Danny after the match; I didn’t see who ganged up on who 1st but I had a good idea. I called the No Contest so that Prime Time wouldn’t get hurt in next week’s rankings.” Both Commentators agreed that it was the logical call. Drew McIntyre is protesting the match claiming The Players used dirty tactics so 3-MB shoud get the win. 14:56
7. Big E. Langston and Dolph Ziggler; Double Count Out. Big E used his strength to throw Dolph around. When the Action went OOR Dolph found a chain under the ring. He smashed it to Big E’s head opening a gash. With Blood flowing in his eyes Big E threw Dolph into the Steel steps and then used a Big Ending (Cutter) to put Dolph down and almost out. Big E picked Ziggler up and threw him over the Guard Rail into the crowd. Referee Drake Wuertz’s count had passed the Count-Out limit. 7:52
8. Sheamus; Brogue Kick Pin over Randy Orton. The crowd loves Sheamus giving him extra points added to his total. When the Action went OOR Orton Headrammed Sheamus into the Steel Steps. Sheamus recovered and Body Slammed Orton onto the Press Table. Orton used a Missile Shot to almost Pin Sheamus. Rosa Mendes ran to ringside and took advantage of a distraction by spraying Hair Spray at Sheamus’ eyes. Randy got in the way and took the spray. Sheamus used a Dublin Knocker (Flying Headbutt) and then the Brogue Kick. 13:25
Uncle Pete’s and Wilson Lodge presents;
WWE Wrestling (2012-14) on USA-TV
Monday Night Raw
Commentators; Michael Cole and John Bradshaw Layfield
Referees; Charles Robinson & Ryan Tran Ring; Tom Phillips
1. NXT - Angelo Dawkins won by Count-Out over Sylvester Lefort. During OOR Action The Legionnaire Lefort grabbed a Wooden Crate and tried to smash Angelo over the head. Angelo was able to block to move and somewhat reverse it. Angelo lifted Sylvester and performed a Running Oower slam to the floor. Lefort was unable to mke the count. 4:15
2. NXT - Dead Heat (Jason Jordan and Slate Randall) beat British Inferno (Mason Ryan and Danny Burch). Jordan; Spear Pin over Ryan. The Inferno, using a rougher style lately, gained an advantage when danny Burch used a Vicious Chairshot to Randall. The Heat fought back and recovered Randall used a Top Rope Clothesline to down Burch. Ryan slipped into the ring but was greeted with the Spear bu Jordan. 7:04
3. Alex Riley; You’re Dismissed (Cutter) Pin over Evan Bourne. Bourne looked to have the match won and after a corkscrew Dive his seemed to have the pin. Riley was able to get his foot on the ropes (after ith pin) and though it was a pin, Referee Charles Robinson called it off after seeing to foot laying on the ropes. As Evan was arguing with Robinson, Alex ran over and used a Headrammer to the Post and then the finisher for the win. 4:56
4. Leo Kruger; Metal Chair DDT Pin over John Morrison with Nikki Bella. In an Unusual Finish Nikki tried to use Pepper Spray to Leo’s eyes. Leo grabbed to can and used it on Morrison. Earlier Nikki slipped a Folded Metal Chair under the ropes for John to used but it worked to a disadvantage as Leo used a DDT on the blinded John Morrison. 3:49
5. Diva Title Match – Layla El (Champion); Lay Out Neckbreaker Pin over Brie Bella (Challenger) with Nikki. Layla El was pumped
up by the fans reaction adding points to her total. Several times during the match Brie and Nikki used Twin Magic (switch places) and though Layla El saw it she had little valuable time to complain. Layla used a Bomb Shell Spin Kick on Nikki (who was illegal). Bried pulled Nikki out of the ring and entered but was greeted with the lay Out Neckbreaker. Layla El retains the WWE Diva Title. 6:47
6. Air Strike (Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel) beat New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg). Tyson Kidd; Doubleteam Suplex Pin over Billy Gunn. The Outlaws, in line for a tile shot , took a step backward in this match. Their Double Teaming had them in charge as usual but then they ran into a problem. Road Dogg who was OOR stated jawing with Bradshaw who has no love lost for the Dogg. Road Dogg went to the Commentator’s table and threw a cup of coffee into Bradshaw’s face. Bradshaw responded by punching Dogg in the chops pretty much KO’ing him. Billy meanwhile was left struggling in the ring against Air Strike who Double Teamed himleading to the eventual pin. 14:23
7. Bad News Barrett; Wasteland carry Slam Pin over Rey Mysterio Jr. Mysterio as usual used his speed to keep Barrett off balance. Rey performed to light’s out Droppin Da Dime (Drop) but Mason Ryan ran to ringside. He had a Metal Tray that he used to smash Mysterio in the head. Barrett followed with a Bull hammer and then the finisher. 11:35
8. John Cena; Attitude Adjustment (Fireman’s Carry) Pin over Bray Wyatt with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Bray and his coolies entered the ring to “He’s got the Whole World in his Arms” the intimidation song aimed at Cena. For a while the match went the way of Wyatt with Luke and Erick constantly interfering. Wyatt tried but he couldn’t hook in Sister Abigail (Reverse STO). Luke and Erick were able to perform a Backward Head Slam to cena but it didn’t keep him down. Luke had a Beer Bottle that he tried to used and smash Cena in the head. He hit Bray by mistake. Cena used a Guillotine Leg Drop and then the Attiude Adjustment. 13:12
Boot Shaus & Mannheimer Hofbrau presents;
WWE Wrestling SAP Arena Mannheim, Germany Att; 14,828
Friday Night Smackdown
Commentators; Jerry Lawler, Josh Mathews
Referees; Holger Boschen and Bernard Wulff
Ring; Sebastian Hackel
1. NXT – Dead Heat’s Jason Jordan and Enzo Amore; Double Count-Out. Enzo was his usual irritatinbg bragging self spouting off before the match; “Odio questa città, ma io amo le donne.” (I hate this town but I love the women.) Enzo held his own in the ring but the match eventually went OOR. Enzo was now in his element and Smashed a Chair over Jason’s head. Enzo followed with a Jersey Jolt Kneedrop. Jordan was out cold as Enzo raised his hands at the booing fans. Amore should have slipped back in the ring rather than waste time because Jordan’s partner on Dead Heat came running out and hit Eno with a Flying Forearm and then a Piledriver. Both wrestlers were out cold OOR. 4:31
2. NXT – Big Sawyer Fulton; Falling Knee Smash Pin over Baron Corbin. The Baron heard a few cheers during his entrance. Corbin who is not well known in Europe was mistaken for a few Baron personas from the past. It cost him points that he could ill afford to lose. Baron did manage to climb the Turnbuckle for a Death Leap but he missed flaaing hard to the canvas. As he rose to his feet Fulton used a Backward Head Slam to set up the Falling Knee finisher. 3:57
3. Diva Match – Alicia Fox; Officer Nasty (Legdrop) Pin over Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn seemed to have a pin after an Inverted DDT but Referee Holger Boschen missed the full pin when he somehow tripped on the bottom rope. Kaitlyn was arguing the miss when Alicia used a Watch Yo Face Kick and then the Legdrop finisher. Kaitlyn who has been managing Dolph Ziggler got no sympathy from the fans. 4:56
4. Feud Match – Hornswoggle with A.J. Lee and El Torito with Paige; No Contest. This match was Out of Control before it ever started. Hornswoggle and El Torito were fighting before the bell rang and A.J. Lee and Paige never left the ring. Hornswoggle used his Tadpole Splash several time and could have been DQ’d after landing on Referee Bernard Wulff. Referee Holger Boschen enetered the ring to restore order just as El Torito performed a Bullsault (Moonsault. Boschen was hit with the leap. Hornswoggle used his Sweet Shin Music on the Security Guards. Paige and A.J. Lee were slugging each other on the canvas. Order finallcame in the ring as the four were separated. No Match took 15+ minutes.
5. Brock Lesner with paul Hayman and Mark Henry; Double DQ. This is another match that got out of control. Henry seemed to have a slight advantage when he hit Lesner with a Falling Cranium Crusher. Lesner was able to bail from the ring followed by Henry. Lesner used part of the Steel Steps to smash Henry. Henry Countered with a Chair as both wrestler re-entered the ring. Hayman slipped a ladder in the ring and then threw a microphone. This was total chaos that Referee Holger Boschen refused to put up with. He DQ’d both wrestlers. 7:54
6. Real Americans (Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro with Zeb Coulter and Tons of Funk (Tensai and Brodus Clay; Double Count-Out. Sebastian Hackel was interviewing Real Americans for a promo. Tons of Funk interrupted the promo that lead to some shoving and pushing. Mainly it lead to The Real Americans losing points from their total. The match was even when the action went OOR. Thw restlers grabbed anything to use as a weapon. Swagger was hit with a Flood Lamp. Tensai was thrown over the Guard Rail. Coulter had his whip (Originally call Shoo Baby) that he used to whip Brodus. The matchg was called as time ran out. Mark Henry came out to stop Zeb from whipping Brodus wile Cesaro was kicking Clay. 13:31
7. Batista; Demon Bomb Pin over Big Show. Batista tried to gain an advantage with some Vicious Chokes. Big Show countered with some Punches and then a Choke Slam. Paul Hayman near ringside for an interview ran over and threw a Cup of Beer into Big Shows face. Batista amazed the crowd as he picked up Big Ahow for the Demon Bomb. He couldn’t get him up as far as he has other wrestlers but he lifted Show off his feet. And got the pin. 11:57
8. World Title – Goldust (Champion) and Jinder Mahal (Challenger) with Drew McIntyre; Double Count-Out. Mahal and McIntyre took advantage of Goldust who had his back turned and they Piledrove him to the canvas. Goldust lost a lot of points and was weakened at the start of the match. The crowd urged Goldust who is one of Germany’s huge favorites. As the match stared leaning Goldust’s way Jinder bailed from the ring. Godust followed only to encounter all of 3-MB because Heath Slater ran out. As 3-MB stared beating on Goldust , Tons of Funk ran out to help Goldust. The count ran out with all 6 wrestlers still fighting outside the ring. Goldust retains the World Title. 10:53
Half Time Pizza and Sullivan Brothers presents;
WWF Wrestling (1985-86)
Boston Garden – Boston, MA Att: 13,676
Commentators; Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes
Referees; Dick Kroll and Jim Kordaris Ring; Howard Finkle
1. Diamond Edge (Al and Keith) won by DQ over Matman & Da Duke (Robbie Ellis and Pete Doherty). During the entrance Eliis and the Duke attacked The Diamonds with a wooden Lobster Trap and a Chair. The match wasn’t along when Doherty who was hearing chants from the fans; “Let’s go Duke, Let’s go Duke” threw salt into Keith’s eyes. Doherty climbed the turnbuckle and leaped with a folded chair hitting Al Diamond over the head. Referee Dick Kroll had enough and called for the bell. The winning Diamonds were taken away in an ambulance. 3:15
2. Charley Fulton; Piledriver Pin over Ted Grizzly. Grizzly tried to use his weight to an advantage but underestimated the powerful Fulton. When Grizzly tried a Rinning Body Smash Charlie stepped aside and Grizzly crashed into the corner post. Fulton followed with a Skull Cracker and then the finishing Piledriver. 4:45
3. Jumping Jill Fontaine won by DQ over Chainsaw Liz Chase with Peggy Lee Leathers. Jill showed her superior speed with moves that frustrated and wore down Liz. After a Hig Flying Cross Body and Doble Drop Kicks Liz was down and would have been pinned. Peggy pulled Liz from the pin just as Dick Kroll was about to slap the 3 count. Kroll called for the DQ. 5:39
4. The Headhunters (Haku and Siva Afi) with Mr. Fuji beat The Young Stallions (Jim Powers and Paul Roma). Haku; Savate Kick Pin over Paul Roma. Roma set Haku up with a Missile Chothesline. Powers was ready to stop Siva Afi from interfering but Fuji snuck from behind and crowned Powers with a Trash Can. Siva Afi climbed the top rope and performed a Flying Dropkick on Roma. Haku recovered and used the Savate Kick as the dazed Roma got to his feet. 10:15
5. Big John Studd with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan; Backbreaker Submission over Cousin Luke Junior. Studd was able to weaken Junior after a back turned Piledriver. Junior was able to fight back kicking out of several pin attempts. Junior used a Mule Kick to put Studd down. Heenan taking advantage of a distraction hit Junior with the Cousin’s Cow Bell that Bobby stole from the opposite corner. Studd wasted no time in performing a Full Nelson Suplex and then the finisher. The match was called by Referee Dick Kroll as Junior close to KO’d. 5:08
6. TV Title – Dr. D David Shultz (Challenger); Piledriver Pin over David Sammartino (Champion). Shultz is truly hated by the fans so he received extra points on his total. The xtra points would win the match when all was said and done. Shultz had a Foreign Object that looked like a small wrench. After Sammartino used a Spinal Crack to hurt the Dr., Shultz smashed a Loaded Fist to David’s chops. A few Kicks to the Face and a Falling Knee Crunch set up David for the finishing Piledriver. Dr. D David Shultz is the NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWF TV Champion. 7:53
7. Jesse “The Body” Ventura; Falling Ax handle Pin over Ivan Putski. Unnoticed Jesse was handed the small wrench by Dr. D. as Shultz was leaving the ring and Jesse was entering. The wrench came in handy for Ventura after Ivan used a Catapult Splash. Putski had Jesse set up for a Polish Power hammer but Jesse turn the tide with a Wicked Loaded Smash to Ivan’s stomach. Putski crashed to the canvas. Jesse followed with the Falling Ax handle. 9:47
8. Bob “Ace” Orton with Rowdy Roddy Piper; Forearm Cast Smash Pin over Tito Santana. Orton tried to keep the match OOR as long as he could several times. While OOR Orton and Piper continually beat on Santana. Piper was able to squirt some 3 in 1 Oil to Tito eyes the Orton and Roddy threw Santana into the Steel Steps. In spite of this beatdown, Tito recovered enough in the ring to perform a Slingshot Clothesline. Unfortunately Referee Jim Kordaris was dazed from an unintentional hit and Roddy had a Roll of Coins wrapped in his hand. He entered the ring and smashed Tito in the Jaw. Tito tried to continue but as he got to his feet he was hit with Orton’s cast. Kordaris woke to count the pin. 12:14
Chef Vola’s & Flagship Resort presents;
WWF Wrestling (1985-86)
Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City, NJ Att: 13,512
Commentators; Angelo Savoldi & Mr. TV Jackie Pallo
Referees; Danny Davis & Chuck “Popeye” Richards
Ring; Howard Finkle
1. Mercenary Luc Porrier with Frenchy Martin and Mr. Excitement Terry Gibbs; Double Count-Out. With Frenchy in Luc’s corner the match was headed for the OOR area. After trading slams to the Steel Steps and throws into the Post both wrestlers were bruised and batted. Frenchy decised it was time to add his 2 cents or in this case a hot cup of coffee. He missed Terry and hit Luc in the face. The mercenary was sceaming as he fell to the floor holding his face. Terry slammed a Forearm to Frenchy and then used a Falling Knee Smash on the irritating manager. Danny Davis’ count had long past the limit. 4:43
2. Tiger-Cat George Wells; Body Splash Pin over Gino Carabello. George, who played Canadian Football for Hamilton used football type moves to weaken Carabllo. Gino who is showing a rougher style lately tried to perform a Running Hammer to down George. Gino only managed to fall through the ropes to the floor below. As he re-entered the ring Gino was hit with Viciouius Clothesline and then the finishing Splash. 3:57
3. The Executioner; Guillotine Leg Drop Pin over Jim Young. Howard introduced The Executioner at 271 LBS from parts Unknown. The Masked Executioner immediately grabbed the microphone and announced; “ A trim 217 LBS from The Tower of London.” This got the fans laughing at oine of the more popular heels. Young show his talent and after a few Flying Dropkicks should have had the pin. Referee danny Davis was distracted? Several counts should have been made. The Executioner had a Foreign Object hidden in his mask. A smash to Young’s chops then a Throat Drop onto the Ropes set up Young for the finishing Leg Drop. 5:26
4. Big Bertha Faye with Harvey Whippleman won by Count-Out over Susan Sexton. Bertha tried a Big Bertha Bomb but missed and crashed to the canvas. Susan took advantage and applied a Drop Toe Hold. Before Bertha could submit, Harvey reached in, grabbed Susan’s foot and tripped her. Susan bailed from the ring and chased Harvey up the ramp and to the back stage. Bertha was hurting inside the ring but got the win by Count-Out. 5:11
5. Hart Foundation (Bret and Jim Neidhart) with Jimmy Hart beat Soul Train (Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas). Bret; Doubleteam Hart Attack (Bearhug by Neidhart-Lariat by Bret) Pin over Tony Atlas. Rocky performed a Headcracker on Neidhart and then Tony tagged in and used his Bearhug on Neidhart but was clubbed over the head by Jimmy Hart with a Megaphone. This turned the tide with Jim using a Gutbuster then the Bearhug. The Hart Attack followed. 13:25
6. King Kong Bundy with Bobby “Brain” Heenan; Atlantic City Avalanche Pin over Uncle Elmer with Hillbilly Jim. Heenan did what he could to help Bundy gain the advantage. He tried to hit Elmer with a Microphone then tried to use spray from a Right Guard can to Elmer’s eyes. Elmer lined Bundy for a Legdrop next to the ropes. Heenan was fighting with Hillbilly Jim on the ring apron. Heenan had Jim’s Mudlick Pearl Horseshoe that broke from the chain and as they swung back and forth, Elmer somehow was hit to the skull with the Pearl. Bundy knew that this was his chance and he made good use of using the Avalanche for the pin on the KO’d Elmer. 8:23.
7. Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorf with Rowdy Roddy Piper; Spike Piledriver Pin over Pedro Morales. The fans hate Orndorff and Piper who received extra points on Mr. Wonderful’s total. During OOR Action both wrestlers used the Guard Rail as a slamming barrier but Orndorf was cut in the head and bothered by the flowing blood. After re-entering the ring Pedro used a Cannonball to down Orndorf and then hooked in The Boston Crab. Piper taking advantage of a very lazy Danny Davis ran in the ring and smashed Pedro to the chops with Brass Nucks. The Spike Piledriver finisher was merely showing off for Mr. Wonderful as Morales was KO’d. 9:18
8. WWF tag Team Title – U.S. Express (Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham) (Champions) beat North South Connection (Adrian Adonis and Dick Murdock) (Challengers). Windham; Headlock Bulldog Pin over Adonis. With Adonis in the ring Murdock tried to help as much as he could. He would drop a knee to the face when Referee Richards was distracted or rake the eyes if possible. Adonis tried to get his Biker’s Chain. I a battle for the chain Adrian was clubbed and had a bad gash. Rotundo was fighting with Murdock OOR. Winham performed a Flying Knee rib Crusher and then the lights out Bulldog. The U.S. Extpess retains the WWF Tag Title. 15:26
The Cider Mill & Empire Brewing presents;
WWF Wrestling (1985-86)
Oncenter War Memorial – Syracuse, NY Att: 7,892
Commentators; Joe Pedicino and Bill Cardille
Referees; Bucky Palermo & Chad Patton Ring; Donna Day
1. Rusty Brooks; Lone Star Bomb Pin over Steve Pardee. After Punching Steve to the Throat that left him gasping, Rusty strutted around the ring trying to impress the fans who booed louder. Brooks used a Gourd Buster and a Backward Head Slam pulling Pardee’s head up by his hair before finally finishing the match with the Bomb. 4:08
2. Iron Mike Sharp; Loaded Forearm Pin over Lumberjack Jerry Monti. During OOR Action Monti was able to perform a Skull Smasher to the Post on Sharp. The Lumberjack was distracted by the fans who clearly favored Iron Mike. Sharp has become popular in this Upstate NY area. Iron Mike used a Headcracker to the Steel Steps and then after re-entering the ring caught Monti with the Loaded Forearm much to the crowds delight; “Iron Mike, Iron Mike.” 4:56
3. Leaping Lanny Poffo; Somersault Drop Pin over Les Thornton. Thornton, the wily veteran, hit Poffo with a Vicious Chairshot upon his entrance. In the ring Thornton followed with Illegal Chokes and a Gut Wrench that almost put lanny away. Poffo struggled to recover and was able to perform a Flying Legdrop the momentum causing Thornton to hit his head on the corner post. Lanny used the Somersault Drop to finish this tough match. 5:26
4. Peggy Lee Leathers with Chainsaw Liz Chase; Last call (Reverse Splash) Pin over Princess Victoria. The Princess was greeted with cheers as she made her exciting entrance. The Princess was at an advantage and finally excited the fans again as she did the War Dance (Knee Lifts and Chops). Victoria caught Peggy in an Indian Death Lock that would have been curtains. Chainsaw Liz immediately threw powder (Ajax??) into Victoria’s eyes. Peggy followed with an Atomic Spike and then her finisher. Referee Chad Patton counted the pin but seemed to know that he missed several infractions that gave Peggy the win. 6:45
5. The Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine) with Luscious Johnny V beat The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid). This went to the Unusual Chart. Valentine pinned Smith as Greg and Brutus used a Vicious Doubleteam while Referee Bucky Palermo was holding Dynamite from entering the ring. The strong Davey Boy lifted Valentine for a Running Powerslam but Johnny V spit Tobacco juice into Davey’s face. The tide turned to The Dream Team’s favor. 14:17
6. WWF Intercontinental Title – Corporal Kirshner (Challenger); G.I. Clothesline Pin over Ken Patura (Champion) with Bobby “Brain” Heenan. Patura and Heenan were hated by this very loud crowd and though the strongman had points added to his total they went for naught. In the heat of battle Heenan took advantage of a distraction and tried to his the Corporal with a Empire Brew Bottle. He glazed Patura to the side of the head by mistake. The distraction gave Kirshner enough time to use a Double Knee thrust and then a Headrammer to the Corner Post. Kirshner finished with the G.I. Clothesline. Corporal Kirshner is the NEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWW WWF Intercontinental Champion. 9:13
7. Magnificent Don Muraco with Mr. Fuji and Junkyard Dog; Double Count-Out. Muraco had a Foreign Object (Small Piece of Lead??) that he used from the beginning of the match to wear JYD down. The match eventually went OOR where Muraco with the help of Fuji should have had the advantage. JYD wasted no time in throwing Fuji over the Guard Rail into the 2nd Row of fans. Muraco got hold of JYD’s Chain. Both wrestlers exchanged smashes and were exhausted and bloody. Eventually Muraco and JYD fell from the ramp into the pit below. Referee Bucky Palermo’s count hadrun out long aga. 7:32
8. Terry Funk with Jimmy Hart and George “Animal” Steele; Double DQ. Terry laid in wait for Steele entrance and Brutally Beat on George with a XX Ranch Branding Iron. Steele limped to the ring and was more than willing to take the match OOR. Funk and Steele stared throwing weapons into the ring; Chairs, a table, Trash cans, some Spurs (???), a 2 x 4. Meanwhile they took turns slamming each other’ s head to the steps and the floor. Both wrestlers were bleeding and it was questionable whether either could see. Referee Chad Patton called a Double DQ. Jimmy Hart had been dumped into a Trash Can as the match went OOR preventing his usual sneaky interference. 11:43
Peewee’s Place & Blue Ash Lumber presents;
WWF Wrestling (1985-6) on WKRP-TV
The Gardens – Cincinnati, OH Att: 10,512
Commentators; Slick Mick Karch & Dick Jonkowski
Referees; Jack McDonald & Bobby Whitlock
Special Ring Announcer; Johnny Fever
WKRP's - Johnny Fever
1. Kerry Brown and The Red Demon; Double Count-Out. Referee Jack McDonald found The Demon’s Foreign Object in his mask before the match started. Unfortunately he didn’t find the Object hidden in his boot. The Demon used a Loaded Fist to wear Brown down with the match eventually going OOR where Kerry was greeted with a smash from a Floodlamp. Somehow Kerry was able to muster enough strength to perform a Piledriver on the Demon to the floor. Both wrestlers collapsed. 3:45
2. Matt Borne; Brain Basher Pin over S.D. “Special Delivery” Jones. S.D. seemed to have the advantage after a Head rammer to the Corner Post. Normally S.D. would follow with a Koko Head Butt but the clever Borne used a Vicious Eye Rake to temporarily blind Jones. Matt followed with anh Atomic Spike and then the Brain Basher. 4:37
3. Desiree Peterson; Running Leg Drop Pin over Mad Maxine with Nasty Kat Leroux. Mad Maxine tried a Suicide Leap from the top roped but crashed to the canvas. Kat tried to use Hair Spray to Deseree’s eyes. Peterson got the can and used it on Maxine while Referee Jack McDonald was sending Kat back to the locker area. Desiree used a Face Smash on Maxine and then the finishing Leg Drop. 6:33
4. Tony Garea; Diving Cross Body Pin over Makhan Singh. Singh was trying to used Illegal Chokes but kept getting caught by Referee Bobby Whitlock. Singh using his weigh to his advantage tried a Running Splash that was signaled when he took too long. Garea, the veteran, hit Singh with several Dropkicks and the Cross Body finished the match. This was a huge crowd pleaser. Garea, the New Zealander, is one of the most popular wrestlers to ever get in the ring. 5:03
5. Wild Samoan Sika; Knee Vice Submission over Swede Hansen. This was a fairly even match with Swede using a questionable Falling Knee to Throat and a Reverse Neckbreaker to to gain a near pin. In an Unusual Ending the match went OOR, Matt Borne, nearby for an interview, smashed a Tire Iron to Swede’s knee. Swede was able to limp back to the ring but was caught in a Knee Vice by Sika and had to immediately submit. 6:59
6. The Rougeau’s (Jacque and Raymond) beat The Moondogs (Rex and Spot). Jacque; Reverse Flying Elbow Pin over Spot. The Moondogs were able to use a few of their favorite moves; Smash with Dog Bone, Scratching and Biting while doubleteaming. The Rougeau’s were able to use a Double Suplex on Rex who got caught in a Quebec Crab by Jacque. Spot interfered to save Rex but was hit with the Reverse Flying Elbow that spelled curtains. 13:18
7. Ted Arcidi with Mr. Fuji pinned Barry Windham of the U.S. Express. Barry used his usual moves to gain an advantage; Dropkicks, Arm Bar and a Claw. Barry was going to finish the match with a Bulldog Headlock when Mr. Fuji threw a Fireball. Arcidi immediately took advantage and pinned the blinded Windham. Mr. Fuji after the match was on the microphone; “I demand a title match for my Headhunter team of Haku and Siva Afi. We can beat the U.S. Express. You see us handle the bum Windham.” The fans booed and threw cups. 8:51
8. Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka; Superfly Leap Pin over Rowdy Roddy Piper with Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. Orndorff tried to help but caused havoc when he hit Roddy with a Bottle of Scotch Whiskey by mistake. It looked like a Bottle of Dewar’s. Referee Jack McDonald at ringside sent Ordorff back to the locker area escorted by The Rougeau’s. Jimmy used a Slingshot Clothesline and then a Superfly Leap to bring the fans to their feet. 12:34
Studio Grill & The Beer Exchange presents;
WWF Wrestling (1985-86)
Wings Arena – Kalamazoo, MI Att: 7,906
Commentators; Joe Pedicino & Ralph Strangis
Referees; Jack Mason & Perry Shad Ring; Candice Pardue
1. The Tiger (masked Bob Bradley??); Tiger Strike (Top Rope Leap) Pin over A.J. Petruzzi. A,J., trying to look mean with his face painted with stripes like a warrior, attempted a Runaway Cannon but only managed to hit the corner post. The Tiger followed with a Brain Buster and then the Tiger Strike finisher. 3:46
2. Alexis Smirnoff with Frenchy Martin; Siberian Sickle Pin over Salvatore Bellomo. Smirnoff had a Foreign Object (Roll of Coins??) that he kept hidden in his fist but was able to use for a few whacks to the gut and chops. Sal was able to muster enough strength to use a few quick Dropkicks that hurt the Russian. Frenchy reached in the ring and tripped Bellomo. Smirnoff followed with a Gut Wrench Suplex and then the Sickle. 5:02
3. Dino Bravo with Frenchy Martin; Side Suplex Pin over Chief Steve Gatorwolf. Steve used his war Dance leading to several Tomahawk Chops. Steve had Dino set up for a pin when Alexis Smirnoff returned to the ring and used his Chain the smash Steve while Frenchy distracted Referee Jack Mason. Bravo uimmediately used a Double Ax Handle and then the Side Suplex finish. 5:46
4. Women’s Title - Leilani Kai (Champion) with Judy Martin pinned Cowgirl Sue Green (Challenger). Leilani used a Vicious Double Rope Burn and then a Thumbscrew to the Throat to wear down Sue. Sue fought back and had Leilani hooked in a Headlock Bulldog setup. Judy reched in the ring and hit Sue in the leg with a Broom Handle. Sue fell to the canvas and Leilani fell on top for the pin. Leilani Kai retains the Women’s Title. 7:22
5. Blackjack Mulligan won by DQ over The “Natural” Butch Reed. Mulligan used a Headrammer and then an Eagle Pass suplex to set Butch up for a pin. Rusty Brooks and Goldie Rogers were at ringside for a promotional interview. Before Mulligan could apply the Claw, Brooks and Rogers entered the ring and attacked Blackjack. Butch was yell for Rusty and Goldie to get out of the ring but it was too late. Referee Jack Mason called Butch for a DQ. 5:19
6. Angelo Mosca Jr and Richard “Manifique” Charland; Double Count-Out. During OOR Action Smirnoff and Dino Bravo ran out to help Charland and they managed to slash Angelo’s forehead to the Guard Rail causing a gash to Mosca. Blackjack Mulligan and The Tiger ran out to help Angelo. A Brawl followed with neither wrestler able to make the count. 4:55
7. Piper-Orndorff (Rowdy Roddy and Mr Wonderful) with Ace Orton won by DQ over The Brisco’s (Jack and Jerry). Jerry Brisco was the legal man against Orndorff. The match left the ring and a Pier 6 Brawl was on OOR with a 3 on 2 difference. Smashes to the ring Post, Steel Steps and Guard rail weakened both teams but Orndorff was able to slip back in the ring. When Jack Mason’s count reached 10 Mr. Wonderful was in the ring and jerry Brisco was OOR. 16:58
8. Randy Savage with Miss Elizabeth won by Count-Out over Ricky Steamboat. Ricky was able to muster some good offense eventually stunning Savage with a Torpedo Clothesline. Randy bailed from the ring and Steamboat followed. Ricky matched Savage move for move OOR until Miss Elizabeth distracted Ricky. He turned his back on Rany and was hit with a Folded Steel Chair. Ricky crashed to the floor and Randy slipped back into the ring. 13:26
The Shake Shack & Back Forty West presents;
WWF Wrestling (1985-86) on MSG-TV Network
Madison Square Garden – NYC Att: 19852
Commentators; Gorilla Monsoon and Lord Alfred Hayes
Referees; Mario Savoldi and Mike Sparks Ring; Howard Finkel
1. The Assassin; Hammerlock Submission over Steve Lombardi. The Assassin had a Foreign Object hidden in his mask and used it to smash Steve and render him helpless. The Assassin showed off to the fans by delaying the eventual end. The masked heel used a Running Ac handle and then a Cranium Cracker before hooking in the Hammerlock. 5:10
2. Ben Bassarab; Diving Crossbody Pin over Goldie Rogers. Goldie tried his usual tricks; Hit with a Chair and Smash with a Bottle but none of these illegal moves worked. Goldie merely managed to get himself caught in a Spine Cracker that lead to the Crossbody finisher. Bassarab, who once tagged with Davey Boy Smith and several of the Harts, is making a good name for himself since moving from Stampede. 3:42
3. Bull Nakano with Mr. Fuji; Diving Guillotine Legdrop Pin over Heidi Lee Morgan. Heidi was able to muster a near pin after using a Flying Forearm but she was stopped in her tracks when Mr. Fuji threw Salt in Heidi’s eyes. Bull immediately Kicked Morgan in the Ribs and then used a Torpedo Dive that took Heidi’s breath away. Bull finished the match with the Legdrop. 6:36
4. Nikolai Volkoff with Freddie Blassie; Russian Sickle Pin over Barry “O”. Nikolai did an awful redition of the Russian Anthem before the match started. Of course it was accompanied by a load chorus of boos. The match was back and forth until the action went OOR. Blassie used his Leather Belt to whip Barry and then hit Orton with a Steel Tray. Nikolai used a soviet Splash to crush Barry to the OOR post. After throwing Orton back in the ring Nikolai hit him with the Sickle. 4:13
5. Hercules Hernandez with Freddie Blassie won by Count-Out over Hillbilly Jim with Uncle Elmer. Jim used a Skull Crusher to pin Hercules but the usual sharp Mario Savoldi missed the pin that could have been to at least 6 or 7. After Hercules bailed from the ring, Nikolai Volkoff wandered down to help out. Unfortunately for Jim, Hercules was able to sneak up behind Elmer and smash a Chain over his head. Jim was fighting with Nikolai as Hercules slipped back in the ring before Referee Mario Savoldi’s count reach ten. 6:41
6. The Killer Bees (B.Brian Blair and Jumping Jim Brunzell) won by DQ over Studd-Bundy (Big John Studd and King Kong Bundy) with Bobby “the Brain” Heenan. In an Unusual Ending (Chart) The Bees were more than holding their own. Brunzell rocked Studd with several High Flying Dropkicks. It looked like the end but Bundy found a Barbed Wire Baseball Bat under the ring. As Bundy entered the ring Referee Mike Sparks immediately call for the bell. 14:25
7. The Missing Link; Back Flying Head Butt Pin over Tiger Chung Lee with Mr. Fuji. Bobby Heenan came to the commentator’s table and announced that he had cut Missing Link loose. Gorilla; “The Link was winning a lot of matches for your Stable.” Heenan; “You can’t control him.” Lord Alfred; “I heard that you cheated Link out of money and he was able to figure out when his paycheck was empty that something was wrong.” Heenan; “This conversation is over.” Back to the match; During OOR Action Tiger used a TV Cord to choke out Link. Chung Lee followed with a Karate Chop to the Throat. As the match re-entered the ring Fuji swung a Kendo Stick the hit Tiger in the forehead. Link climbed the turnbuckle for the high Flying finish. The fans were on the feet. 8:56
8. WWF Title; Hulk Hogan (Champion) and Iron Sheik (Challenger) with Classie Freddie Blassie; Double Count-Out. As Hogan came back in the match and used a Falling hammer, Blassie and Volkoff pulled The sheik from the ring. Hogan followed only to be greeted by Volkoff, Hercules and the recovering Sheik. The Missing Link and Hillbilly Jim came running down to help Hogan in this pier 6 Brawl. After the Double Count-Out Bell, Blassie’s swtable retreated to the locker area. Hulk Hogan retains the WWF Title. 12:38
Damon’s Grill and Downtown Bakery presents;
ICW Wrestling (1980-82)
St. John Arena – Steubenville, OH Att: 4,668
Commentators; Liz Hullette & Robert Phillips Jr.
Referees; Emmitt Couch & George Hill Ring; Ed Capral
1. Sonny King; Showboat DDT Pin over Tony “The Tiger” Falk. Tony show a little bit of offense but was unable to mount a serious charge. Sonny used Eye rakes and Rope burns to gain an advantage. After a Jumping Head Butt and a Flying Knee Smash Sonny used his DDT finisher. 3:56
2. The Convertible Blonds (Gary Royal and Pistol Pez Whatley) with Brenda Britton beat The Heartbreakers (Joey Cagle and Rocky Sortor). Gary Royal; German Suplex Pin over Joey Cagle. Brenda used a Leather Belt to choke out Rocky. When Joey tried to stop the choking by entering the ring, Gary and Pez used a Doubleteam DDT that put Joeu out. The Suplex finisher was frosting on the cake. 6:51
3. Cowboy Bob Ellis won by DQ over The Zodiak. Ellis was in charge and seemed to be ready for a pin after using a Vicious Shoulder Breaker and a Running Skull Smasher. The mysterious Zodiak pulled out a Foreign Object from his mask. Referee Emmitt Couch saw the Object and called for the DQ. The Zodiak went ballistic and pushed couch down to the canvas. The Zodiak retrieved a chair but was run off by Cowboy Bob Ellis. 5:39
4. Moose Cholak; MMMMOOOOO Splash Pin over Colonel Yan-Ky. The Colonel tried to throw Salt to Moose’s eyes but was stopped in his tracks with an elbow to the chops. Moose followed with a Big Pine Leg Drop (Guillotine) and then the crowd pleasing Splash. 3:37
5. New York Dolls (Rick McGraw and Troy Graham) and Devil’s Duo (Jeff Sword and Doug Vines) with Izzy Slapowitz; Double Count-Out. During an OOR Brawl, Troy used a Swinging Neckbreaker to down Jeff. Izzy snuck in behind Rick and hit him with a Lead Pipe to the skull. Troy grabbed a 2 x 4 and swung it missing Doug and Izzy who ran off with Jeff. The count had long reached its limit. 10:52
6. Mike Doggendorff won by Count-Out over Rip Tyler. During OOR Action the wrestlers traded smashed to the Steel Steps and the Guard Rail. Mike used a Folded Steel Chair to Smash Rip to the Skull. Mike slipped back in the ring before the count reached the 10 count while Rip was dazed laying on the floor OOR. 6:14
7. Rick Rood with Angel; Diving Knee Drop Pin over Paul Christy. Rood used a Bac Turned Piledriver during the pre-match to gain an advantage. Christy caught Rood in a Sleeperhold but Angel taking advantage of a distraction threw Powder into Christy’s eyes. Rood followed with a Head Rammer and then the Knee drop. 6:48
8. Vacant ICW Tag Title – The Young Lions (Steve Regal and Spike Huber) and The Zamboui Express (Kareem Mohammed and Elija Akeem) with J.J. Dillon. During an OOR Brawl the action went up the ramp and into the Hallway where brooms and mops were used a weapons. The teams fought into the food court. The Express tried to Doubleteam Slam Huber onto the Burger Grill. Regal was able to stop then by throwing Pop Bottles at the Express. Several wrestlers came out to break up the mess. Referee George Hill’s count was long gone. The ICW Tag Title remains vacant. 14:31
Rafferty’s Lone Oak Little Castle presents;
ICW Wrestling (1980-82) on WDKA-TV Chan 49
Jaycee Civic Center Paduka, KY Att: 4,800
Commentators; Liz Hulette & Angelo Poffo
Referees; Sam Diamond & Jim Davis Ring; Boesch
1. Hustler Rip Rogers with Brenda Britton; Diving Knee to the Throat Pin over Big Boy Williams. Williams, who hails from the West Virginia Coal Mines, had Rogers in serious trouble after a Mother Lode Piledriver but Big Boy was prevented a pin when Gary Royal came to the ring. Brenda distracted Referee Sam Diamond and Royal used a Robe Tie to choke out Williams. Roger used the Dive to the throat with his knee to stun Big Boy and then pinned him. 4:23
2. Bull Bullinski; Knee Drop to Chest Pin over Jim ‘Hoot’ Gibson. Bullinski took the microphone during the introductions and degraded Paducah and Kentucky; “I come from Philly. We don’t slop the hogs, we slap all the Wildcats.” The fans were on their feet booing. It was exactly what Bullinski likes. Gibson had an early advantage with several Body Slams and a Gutbutster but Bullinski used Eye Rakes and Rubbing Face to Mat in order to turn the tide. After a wicked Head Ram to the Corner Post, Bull used his Knee Drop finisher. 4:51
3. The Batten Brothers (Brad and Bart) beat The Manchurians (Tio and Tapu) with Sputnik Monroe. Bart; Top Rope Flying Forearm Pin over Tapu while Brad held. Tapu was holding Brad from behind so that Tio could attack. Tio used Asian Mist Spit but Brad ducked. Tapu goy the mist in the face. Brad held Tapu while Bart climbed the ropes and used the Flying Forearm to end the match. 10:54
4. Chief Thundercloud and Ed “Dizzy” Hogan; Double Count-Out. Hogan had points deducted from his total after Referee Sam Diamond found a foreign Object prior to the match. Of Course Dizzy accused the Chief of planting the object on him. Hogan bailed from the ring as the Chief took the advantage. OOR the two traded smashed to the Guard rail and the Steel Steps. Thundercloud used War Dance Chops to put Dizzy down to the floor but it was too late to get back in the ring before the Double Count-Out. 5:24
5. Ox Baker; Heart Punch Pin over Ratamyus. Ratamyus, the master of the Foreign Object, had a piece of Broken Glass that his tried to used to cut Ox. Ox kicked him in the groin. Ratamyus had a wrench that Ox took and threw to the floor OOR. Ox kicked Ratamyas in the face then performed a Spinecracker. The more than game Ratamyus, who paints his face (like Great Kabuki) tried to recover but was hit with the Heart Punch. The fans were on their feet cheering for Big Ox who has seldom been a fan favorite. He seemed to res[ond well to the popularity but it is unlikely he will change his method of combat. 5:46
6. Thunderbolt Patterson; K.O. Punch Pin over Animal Hamagucci. Animal had some Nun-Chucks that he kept on the ring apron. During a distraction he tried to retrieve them and use on Thunderbolt. Patterson was able to kick the Nun-Chucks from the ring and then perform a Body Slam to the Corner Post that had Animal screaming. Animal tried to recover but was hit with a K.O. Punch. 6:29
7. The Valiant’s (Luscious Johnny and Gentleman Jerry) beat Poffo-Weingeroff (Leaping Lanny and George). Jerry; Side Suplex over Lanny. Lanny and George used their speed to confuse the Valiant with Dropkicks and Sunset Flips as George and Lanny were getting the job done by machine like tags. Lucious Johnny was frustrated watching Jerry warble around the ring. Johnny grabbed the Gong-Blee and smashed Lanny to the head. Even Johnny expected Referee Sam Diamond to see the infraction but Sam was busy holding George Weingeroff back because George had not tagged in. Lanny crashed to the canvas. Jerry, the former Guy Mitchell, used a Side Suplex but had the lift the KO’d Lanny. 10:41
8. ICW Heavyweight Title – Macho Man Randy Savage with Brenda Britton and Rugged Ronnie Garvin; Double Count-Out. After the match went OOR the two wrestlers were slugging it out on the entrance ramp. They took turns using Trash Cans, Chairs and even a Flood Lamp as weapons. Brenda tried to get near Ronnie so she could use some hair Spray to the eyes but Ronnie was swinging the Flood lamp so she backed off. Both wrestlers were xhausted when they fell into the pit below the rap. Referee Jim davis’ count was long past. The ICW Heavyweight Title remains vacant. 8:21
