Eric Allen is now the hunted this Saturday when Ring of Honor superstar Michael Elgin looks to destroy the hometown favorite in front of a capacity crowd.
Less than two weeks ago Wood River, Illinois was rockin’ when Allen met the former ROH World Champion Davey Richards, in the biggest house of the company that has proclaimed 2013 the year of MECW.
This coming weekend the card is once again stacked as Davey Richards returns to meet the “Shogun” Chris L.O.G.A.N.
Can L.O.G.A.N withstand the onslaught of one of pro wrestling’s fiercest strikers?
Also on tap will be two former MWR Wrestler of the Years, Mark Sterling and Mike Sydal in a four way match that will also feature Sir Bradley Charles and ROH Star Kyle O’Reilly.
Buddy Roberts Jr. will be put to the test when he goes one on one against Tony Kozina.
Plus Mauler McDarby will try to offset the power of JOEY.
This and much more this Saturday night when MECW returns to WoodRiver, Illinois at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
102 Whitelaw The Knights of Columbus Hall – Doors open at 6:30 bell time 7:30 Prices Adults $8.00 $6.00 for kids
Ring of Honor Superstar, the one and only, Michael Elgin will be hunting down the MECW Champion Eric Allen February 9th.Photo Credit Scott Finkelstein
MECW is blazing hot in 2013 as some of the biggest stars in the world will be making their way to Woodriver, Illinois within one month.
Could Eric Allen look above and see Davey Richard explode onto him as Kevin Steen did in this match? If so then someone else may have to step up to meet Elgin on the 9th, but Allen will look to avoid this scene and bring the pain to the former Ring of Honor Worlds Champion. Photo Credit Scott Finkelstein
First off, in the BIGGEST match in the history of the company the man many people believe to be the best in the World, Davey Richards will go one on one with the MECW Champion Eric Allen in a non-title match up. This match will test Eric Allen and give him the opportunity to show the world just how good he is.
Other matches on this blockbuster night include.
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/26 in Wood River, IL:
–Eric Allen vs. Davey Richards – Heavyweight Title
-Mauler McDarby vs. Evan Money – Great Plains Title
-Chris Logan vs. King Fale
-Chase King vs. Tony Kozina
-Appearing: Brandon Aarons, Kyle O’Reilly, Brandon Espinosa, Ace Hawkins, Mike Anthony, Sarin Sinn, Natural Fury
Yet, MWR fans that is not all…..On February 9th, MECW returns to Woodriver once again with Eric Allen in the hot seat of matching up with rising superstar Michael Elgin looking to add the MECW title to his resume.
Michael Elgin battles former WWE Superstar Fit Finley in a bruising battle in 2012. Don’t miss Richards and Elgin at MECW- Photo Credit Scott Finkelstein
That’s right, Eric Allen vs. Michael Elgin one on one…… Michael Elgin who has earned fans respect around the world at Ring of Honor and cities around the country will be in action in the intimate confides of the Knights of Columbus building in Woodriver, Illinois.
So if you have never been to a MECW show prior to date, there is no time better than today, so mark your calendars for January 26th for Eric Allen vs. Davey Richards and February 9th for Eric Allen vs. Michael Elgin.
Check out the address for the MECW show at 102 Whitelaw Ave. Woodriver, Illinois Doors open 6:30 show starts at 7:00
Call 618-254-2211 for tickets during business hours
Two of the top talents in the sport today wore the ultra popular MWR wear, on the left is Darin Childs and on the right is the Goddess of Austin Texas Rachel Summerlyn. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
By Brian Kelley
Missouri Wrestling Revival was excited to announce at the first of 2012, that the newest promotion in the MWR coverage area was none other than St Louis Anarchy. SLA is a branch of Texas promotion Texas Anarchy Pro Wrestling and is filled with some of the top stars in the country today.
As the time grew closer to the date of the show, it was easy to tell that this was going to be a don’t miss show with stars from ROH. St. Louis and Texas all coming together for an exciting night of action, proving that SLA in 2012 was going to be an exciting promotion to keep an eye on.
Though we have not being do complete show recaps of late( with the exception of the DVD review of AAPW’S MAIN EVENT due to the fact that they sent us one to review) I wanted to show SLA the respect of at least one complete photo recaps of their first show. I personally love doing them but with the time I have in my life right now I can’t do them for every show. Still for fans in and out of St Louis this recap is for you. A great show from top to bottom with not only one but two MOY possibilities in my honest opinion between ACH and TJ Perkins and the tag team match between ROH World Champion Davey Richards and Kyle O’Riley against Davey Vega and Mat Fitchett that you will sure want to buy on DVD when it comes out.
Thanks to our friend Patrick Brandmeyer for detailed results for a spectacular show, I am happy to share with you some of the awesome action via photos from an epic night of St Louis Anarchy’s “Gateway to DANARCHY”
Huge elbow by Alexandre Rudolph on the Don Mega ( Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Lacey bomb (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Shorty Biggs & Jordan Lacey dance after getting a hard earned win. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–Shorty Biggs & Jordan Lacey d. . Alexandre Rudolph & El Hijo Del Masko when Lacey pinned Masko after a Samoan Drop/Shortcut double-team.
Rose with the big elbow drops Gerald James . (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Rose is one of the hottest wrestlers to watch in 2012, here he goes from the top rope to the outside to land a big blow. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Rose is about to bring Gerald James closer to his "Mother"(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Gerald James gets back on the offense. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Rose may be one of the top young guns in the Midwest but the experiance and talent of Gerald James was just too much on this night.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–Gerald James(w/ Mrs. Victor) d. Christian Rose with the Michinoku Driver.
Welcome to the Midwest Hornet, home of the Hooligans.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Not to be left out Johnny Wave gets a vintage kick from the Hooligans. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Hornet shows some fire early on.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Great in and out tags from the young team suprised not only the Hooligans.. This match turned into a battle to many.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The young team not only was smart enough to tag in and out, they focused on a body part and was relentless. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
At the end of the day the Hooligans kept their composure to get back to what they do best, destroy. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The Hooligans went on to get another win in the Midwest.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–The Hooligans d. Johnny Wave & Hornet when Devin Cutter pinned Wave after the wheelbarrow DDT double-team finish.
Bolt would have to use his youth and speed against one of the very VERY best in the game today Arik Cannon. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Have a drink on Cannon. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Bolt shown flashes of brilliance at times during the match but Cannon is just too good. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–Arik Cannon d. Bolt Brady via brainbuster.
ACH and TJ Perkins exchange holds. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
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Perkins got so much air time that he went even further up than I expected him to. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Have you ever been in a car wreck, and you see it coming but there is no way to get out of it...well thats how Perkins must have felt. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
A show of respect from two of the young talents in the country today. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–A.C.H. d. T.J. Perkins with a rolling prawn cradle and bridge to retain the ACW Heavyweight Title.
Serenity got a victory at SLA the last time, but could she defeat Rachel Summerlyn one on one? (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
She maay be young and is still very green but this young Serenity has all the tools to go far in this sport. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
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Mrs. Victor tries to give Serenity an advantage by distracting Summerlyn. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
You can not turn your back on the powerful Summerlyn as Serenity is about to find out. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Not happy about losing Serenity attacks Summerlyn after the match. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–Rachel Summerlyn d. Serenity with the swinging fisherman suplex despite a distraction by Mrs. Victor; Rachel offered a post-match handshake but Serenity beat her down in response.
Evan Gelistico pleads with the powerhouse Michael Elgin. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Evan Gelistico nails a kick to the gut of Michael Elgin. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Evan Gelistico hits a swinging neck breaker on ROH star Michael Elgin (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
I thought this was all she wrote for Gelistico but somehow he was able to recover. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
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–Evan Gelistico d. Michael Elgin with a double-leg pin and feet on the ropes.
ROH Star Kyle O'Riley locks an arm on Davey Vega. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Fitchett sends Kyle on a ride. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Full force attack from the top wrestler in the world ROH World Champ Davey Richards. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
I get e-mails all the time on how someone can become a wrestler..now to all those people take a look at this photo and tell me, do you really want to be?? Fitchett is driven brutally into the mat from Richards.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
As the action heats up Vega delivers a awesome kick on O'Rielly(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
No Fear from the SLA group as ROH stars find themselves in deep trouble.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
SLA Crowd goes wild. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Richards can do it all, air or the ground attack, here Vega is nailed dead on. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
The fearsome kicks of Richards. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
O'Reilly is doubleteamed from Vega and Fitchett in one of the great tag team matches of the year. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Vega promises Richards that he will defeat him by the end of 2012. The ROH Champion runs from no one and respects Vega's desire but make no bones about it, he will do all he can to keep Vega from making good on that promise. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–Davey Richards & Kyle O’Reilly d. ACW T.V. Champion Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett when Richards made Vega tap out to the anklelock; Fitchett’s ex-manager Greg Jovi shoved Fitchett off the top rope late in the match without the other match participants seeing it. Vega vowed that he would find a way to defeat Richards by the end of 2012 and the two shook hands after the match.
SLA Champion Dan Walsh gets chopped from Darin Childs.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Darin Corbin is in the mercy of Darin Corbin. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
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Corbin would find him no friends inside the ring during this SLA title match. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
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Corbins manager Joey Eastman tries to help out his man but Walsh is not about to have any part of it. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Superfan Hardcore Andy and Darin Childs each has a leg of Corbin while Eastman is stuck in the tree of woe. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Embarrassing moment for Corbin and Eastman.(Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Darin Childs puts his attention on the SLA Champion Dan Walsh. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Walsh would go on to pin Corbin, thus making the match one on one between himself and Darin Childs. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Evan Gelistico enters the ring with belt in hand. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Former SLA Champion Evan Gelistico lands the big blow with the belt. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
Walsh would captalize on Gelistico's help and retain the SLA Championship. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
–Dan Walsh won a three-way dance with Darin Childs and Darin Corbin(w/ Joey Eastman) to retain the SLA Heavyweight Title. After various shenanigans, Walsh eliminated Corbin with the cobra clutch slam. Childs caught Walsh with a Whiplash but only got a two-count…with both men down, Evan Gelistico ran into the ring and knocked out Childs with the title belt. Walsh didn’t know why Gelistico had done what he did, but he made a pin cover…for two. Walsh would go on to win with the cobra clutch slam to retain his title…but it looks like his issue with Gelistico isn’t over yet.
Missouri Wrestling Revival is excited to announce one of the youngest and toughest wrestlers in the sport today as part of our MWR Trading set, “Unbreakable” Michael Elgin.
Canada has a long history of producing some of the top wrestlers in the world, and soon you will be adding the name Elgin to that list.
Many fans have fallen in love with the man many call the “Canadian Crazy Horse”, with a body that resembles the “Incredible Hulk” he is able to absorb punishment and deliver it tenfold.
Elgin may appear to be just another muscle head his opponents have learned the hard way that he delivers explosive moves with a true scientific wrestling background in the ring. Elgin started his training at the young age of 14, and has made his way to the Midwest on multiple occasions to improve that much better at Harley Race’s World League Wrestling’s annual week long camp that includes instructors from both WWE and Japan’s Pro Wrestling Noah.
Today he is a key member of Truth Martini’s House of Truth with former Ring of Honor World Champion Roderick Strong. Matches in 2011, saw him back down from no one as he went to war with the likes of Kyle O’Reilly, Chris Hero, El Generico, and Eddie Edwards.
Elgin made the House of Truth proud on November 18, 2011 during the Ring of Honor’s Survival of the Fittest tournament in a six man elimination match pitting Jay Briscoe vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Mark Briscoe vs. Kyle O’Reilly vs. Roderick Strong.
After former ROH World Champ Eddie Edwards took out the Briscoe’s Brothers, he was able to defeat Strong after some miscommunication from teammates Elgin and Strong. Elgin would get retribution when he delivered a massive clothesline on Edwards.
That left the young Kyle O’Reilly alone with the monster Elgin. O’Reilly would not go down without a fight and was able to go for a number of submissions including a guillotine and an armbar on Elgin looking for the all-important win. In the end, the power of Elgin would be too much for O’Reilly as Elgin delivered sit down powerbomb for his biggest win to date.
With that win he is guaranteed a shot at the ROH World Championship in 2012 thus making quite possibly making 2012 the year of the Unbreakable Michael Elgin.
Fans can catch this rising star this Saturday in the St Louis area, in Granite City, Illinois as he will meet former ST Louis Anarchy Champion Evan Gelistico!!!
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Ring of Honor Stars, Party Animal Radio and the fans are all smiles at the 5th Bar and Grill. (Photo Credit Brian Kelley)
By Brian Kelley
On the way to cover the red hot promotion in Kansas City Saturday to cover Metro Pro Wrestling I received a call from our good friends at Party Animal Radio. If anything that I have learn from the past is that when I hear from them, good times are just around the corner.
With Ring of Honor returning to ST Louis at the Collinsville Gateway Center, Dubray and I was already planning on checking out the hard hitting action with our good friend promoter Herb Simmons, Keith Smith and many other friends.
After hearing, the good news that there was going to be a special MEET/GREET/AND EAT!!! With the stars from Ring of Honor! I was on the road so I got on the wire to get ahold of my good friend Kari Williams to post the news straight to MWR. For a measly ten dollars fans could have a cheeseburger and fries with the stars from Ring of Honor!
Still the fans were treated to a Sunday matinée of Ring of Honor wrestling. My friends know I love wrestling but for me to miss Sunday NFL football, the show will have to be a guaranteed good time. With ROH World Champion Davey Richards announced to be in action that was all the info I need to know that the TIVO would have to tape the Denver Bronco game.
Steve Corino and Louie
Pro Wrestling Phoenix crew made the trip from Council Bluffs Iowa to check out the red hot ROH action.
Fans have fun before the ROH show.
Ring of Honor brings to the ring no nonsense, hard hitting action the way it is supposed to be. Filled with an awesome roster including the ROH Champ Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas formally of WWE fame as well as former TNA star and current ROH TV Champion Jay Lethal mixed in with the likes of MsChif , El Generico, Jimmy Jacobs, Steve Corino, Future Shock, Michael Elgin, and Tommaso Ciampa including a killer main event as the All Night Express (Rhett Titus and Kenny King) proved that they were real when they defeated The American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards).
A frog splash from Rhett Titus and a shooting star press from Kenny King that allowed King to pin Edwards for the victory. Mutual respect all around after the match, but Edwards told his partner “See you at Final Battle” iPPV on December 23, 2011 – 7:30pm Manhattan Center (Hammerstein Ballroom) , New York , New York.
The 2011 Cauliflower Alley Club 2011 Red Bastein Friendship Award recipient Darla Staggs was in attendance for her very first ROH experience. Darla has been a fan and supporter of pro wrestling for many years, when I asked her what she thought of the show she quickly replied “I Haven’t seen wrestling like this in a long time….fantastic show!!!”
Darla Staggs is in the clutches of 25 year wrestling vet Keith Smith and his lovely wife Michelle.
This coming from a woman who was live for many of the great Wrestling at the Chase shows in ST Louis’s golden era of pro wrestling is quite a compliment.
I was happy to run into “ECW Original” Angel after the show, Angel is looking in awesome shape and ready to run over the competition and a ROH run for the King of the Streets would be one that I would be very interested in seeing myself.
Young rising local star Aiden Young may not have a title yet but still has a beautiful women to come check out ROH with.
SICW Promoter Herb Simmons was on hand to check out ROH. Fans can check out SICW this Saturday in East Carondelet Il along with CWC Champ Ron Powers.
Also in attendance was one of the top tag teams today the Kentucky Buffett of Alex Castle and Matt Cage, Aiden Young former GCW Star Mike Sharona and the Manager of Champions Travis Cook.
This time the party was at the 5th Quarter Bar & Grill and as usual, we got there early and sat with our friends Drew, Gary and Ben while waiting on the ROH Stars to show up as they showered and if they were like us, got lost in the big streets of Collinsville Illinois.
While we waited the waiter and waitress worked hard to take the fans orders and drinks. I was stunned to hear that their special on that night was Natural Light for only $1.00, so for $22.00 I got Dubray and I 2 hamburgers and a beer, and though some of you may be thinking that “oh yuck” Natty light but I actually like it so the night was starting off right.
These fans traveled from Quincy Illinois for Ring of Honor and take in the after party afterwards. Here they get an awesome picture taken with the top women wrestler ever , (Of course we are 100% biased as well as correct :)) MsChif.
The first ROH star to make her way to the bar was MsChif, who was game for some food herself with some friends. I spoke to some really cool fans that had driven from Quincy Illinois to check out ROH and was interested in getting their picture taken with Your Soul’s Tormentor – MsChif. Before She left she was more than happy to take her photo with the group of friends who made their way to check her out in another win in her hometown of St Louis against Mia Yim(w/ Prince Nana, Robert Evans, & Ernesto Osiris) via Desecrator.
The wrestlers takes their seats to sign autographs and take photos with some of the very best in the world today.
Fans could line up for pictures and autographs with the stars such as Kenny King, Eddie Edwards, Charlie Hass and Rhett Tittus.
The service was awesome at the 5th Quarter Bar & Grill and the food was maybe the best that I have ever had at a small bar. When I asked the waitress who they would choose a wrestler to have their picture taken with, they quickly giggled and chose the former ROH World Champion Eddie Edwards.
My friend Darla Staggs asked me last week at a show if I could build a promotion around one wrestler today who would it be. My answer Eddie Edwards. Edwards has the talent charisma and skills for many years to come along with one great match after another . Here he gets all the love from the girls in the house.
GOOD TIMES!!!
Has Edwards met his match???
Edwards had been smiles all night with the girls,Edwards the number one contender for the ROH title played around with funny poses along with the girls for MWR.
Awesome friends of MWR along with Ricky Cruz, International superstar (on the far right), see Cruz in action in East Carondelet Illinois for SICW this Saturday.
At one table was our friend Keith Smith with family and friends along with rising star in the Midwest Ricky Cruz chilling out with laughs and great food.
While walking around I noticed a couple that were just enjoying a beer, so I introduced myself and asked if they had ever heard of MWR. The couple stated they didn’t even know wrestling was in town and really wasn’t a fan but was kind enough to take part in the MWR Photo recap of the party. Her friend wasn’t interested in taking photos but she was able to get a photo with Charlie Hass and Delirious. Hopefully, the next time ROH comes to town, they will check out the show to see just how talented these guys were.
Dubray and POO DOO
MWR’S Dubray Tallman was even able to find local wrestling legend Poo Doo the Cow, coming out of the farm to get his drink on.
CHEERS
I am not going to lie to you; I was amazed that there were so few fans that took the opportunity to come to this event, , but I can understand when there was such short notice on the event but it was easily the best value for your money all year. The ROH Stars even after a show the night before in Louisville, KY and less than 24 hours made their way to STL only to give a 110 percent in the ring then make their way to be kind to each and every one of the fans in that bar giving them memories that will last a lifetime.
Let’s take a look at the rest of this awesome night of meet and greet with the ROH Stars and fans.
Fans party with Charlie Hass
Kenny King is a name you will soon not forget, as he seemed to enjoy the fans as much as they did him. Here he poses along with one half of the party animals themselves the Briscoe Brothers.
Eddie Edwards ,Rhett Titus poses with a fan in good fun.
You can see comedian Louie open up for the Iron Sheik’s comedy show this Saturday. My suggestion to Louie is a T-shirt would have been cheaper, and a MWR logo would have been a hell of a lot cooler.
Louie and the tatoo of the World Title.
Fans could have seen Tommaso Ciampa at Harley Race's WLW in the past, now he is one of top young stars at ROH.
Party Animal Radio's Mike Gordon.
ROH T.V. Champion Jay Lethal with the hottest girl at the bar that night, Dubray Tallman.
Shelton Benjamin and one of my friends Drew.
Nobody parties like Briscoe Brothers and Party Animal Radio Mike and Cody.
Dubray Tallman and Kenny King.
The hard working ladies of the 5th Bar and Grill.
I wished this photo would of came out better sorry guys.
ROH superstar Delirious
Gary, St Louis ring announcer Ben Simon and Dubray Tallman.
Not a wrestling fan but she was open for a lot of fun.
Rhett Titus
When you need to get great service , these three bartenders are the champs.
For the fans that missed this weekend’s events, you will not want to miss next Saturday as Party Animal Radio and ROSS ANTHONY PROMOTIONS have a fun filled weekend planned for you with former WWE World Champion the IRON SHIEK. For only $55.00 fans can have dinner with the Iron Sheik, fans will receive autographed photos from prior guests Tony Atlas and Harley Race free. Fans can also get a discount to the “Iron Sheik Stand up Show”, with the purchase of a “DWTL3″ ticket (you will still get the free autographs from Atlas & Race).For tickets call-314-669-4727 or 573-270-7218 or for more information visit the website at http://www.stlouiswrestling.webs.com.
Throughout the night fans were able to purchase raffle tickets for a chance at free tickets to these events as well as Party Animal Radio t-shirts. So please join us this Saturday for the Iron Sheik meet and greet dinner. A night you will never forget.
MWR Event Report:
Lethal Wrestling Alliance on September 20, 2008
By Kari Williams
On September 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in O’ Fallon, IL, the LWA brought yet another night of incredible, fast-paced action for all of the 93 fans in attendance, including the Superfans.
Six-Man-Mayhem: Shamus O’ Flannery v. Mephisto v. Michael Morbid v. Adam Rich v. “Thee” Brandon Espinosa v. Billy McNeil
Bodies flew every which way in the opening bout of the evening as these six men battled it out for an opportunity at the LWA Medallion. Every wrestler showcased his physical attributes, proving that they all deserved the win. This mayhem kicked off the show in tremendous fashion and set the stage for what would come. In the closing moments, Space Station Eleven’s own Billy McNeil pulled off an impressive victory.
Billy McNeil def. O’ Flannery, Mephisto, Morbid, Rich and Espinosa by pinning Espinosa after a neckbreaker.
Dorian Victor & Darin Childs v. “Spoiled” Steven Kennedy & JC Bravo
Two IWA-Texas stars, Childs and Bravo made their debuts in LWA. Both had a good showing, despite the dislike showed by the Superfans. Victor and Kennedy worked as cohesive units with their respective partners, showcasing the level of talent on the roster. In typical fashion, Victor and Childs attempted to cheat their way to victory on numerous occassions. However, it was not to be.
“Spoiled” Steven Kennedy & JC Bravo def. Dorian Victor & Darin Childs when Kennedy pinned Victor.
Luke Roberts’ Statement
Roberts made a point to come out and let all of the fans, as well as those in the locker room, know the consequences that may occur throughout the evening. He stated that if even one man from either the Bearded Men from Space Station Eleven or the Submission Squad came to the ring for any reason other than his match, every member from both factions would be immediately suspended for 60 days.
“Blackheart” Johnny Vinyl & “Spitfire” Davey Vega v. Evan Gelistico & Gary the Barnowl
After the no-contest in August between the Submission Squad and the Bearded Men, both teams sought vengeance. Gelistico and Gary dominated the majority of the match, which caused Vega to say “What you don’t know is that he’s got this perfectly under control,” referring to Vinyl, who had suffered some brutal punishment. The outcome of the match proved that Vinyl truly did have everything under control, as he knocked out Gelistico with a crowbar.
“Blackheart” Johnny Vinyl & “Spitfire” Davey Vega def. Evan Gelistico & Gary the Barnowl when Vinyl hit Gelistico with a crowbar.
Michael Elgin v. Andrew Davis
In a battle of newcomers, neither man had the ability to win over the crowd, despite their athleticism and ability in the ring. Elgin and Davis wrestled a solid match filled with technical prowess, but with neither suceeding in gaining the fans acceptance, one could hardly know whom he or she wanted to win.
Michael Elgin def. Andrew Davis
Dingo v. JT Lamotta
This fast-paced bout began with an impressive display of chain wrestling, immediately followed by a standoff between Dingo and the IWA-Texas star. The match showcased the greatest talent in the area, and beyond, giving all in attendance a look at the best wrestling in the area. Lamotta showed his skill and tenacity, and although he came up short, proved that he warrants a return to the LWA.
Dingo def. JT Lamotta with a roll-up while holding the tights.
First Blood Match for the Heavyweight Title: “Future” Donovan Ruddick v. XXX Jordan Lacey
Ruddick and Lacey tore each other apart in their quests to retain or gain the title. They literally held nothing back as a ladder, a steel chair, a street sign, and even broken glass were brought into the mix. At one point, Lacey pummeled Ruddick with consecutive chair shots to the back. The broken glass became Ruddick’s downfall, despite him being the one to bring it into the mix.
XXX Jordan Lacey def. “Future” Donovan Ruddick by drawing first blood on broken shards of glass
The Aftermath
Only seconds after the bell rang, the Submission Squad attacked Lacey, prompting the Bearded Men—and the rest of the locker room—to come to the aid of their respective parties. Luke Roberts was at a loss of what to do, considering his threat earlier in the evening. During the ruckus, Lacey suffered an injury causing the show to end with a somber feeling.
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