Revival #18: Blaze of Glory Tourfrom Pinnacle Bank Arena (Lincoln, NB)Bryan Danielson vs.
Jay BriscoeJay Briscoe defeated Bryan Danielson via pinfall at 5:39Match Rating: 1.50
Match Notes: Jay Briscoe opens the show by calling out Danielson. The two men get into a heated altercation and Morgan Dollar shows up to officiate the impromptu match, calling it right down the middle. A dominating performance by Briscoe ends with a high elevation hip toss into a perfect pinning combination. (Fatigue: Danielson 2)
Danielson loses his mind, criticizing El Generico backstage for not coming to his rescue. He tells Generico that he will have to face Mark Briscoe in order to restore the honor of their team.
The Taylors vs.
The WolvesTugboat Taylor defeated Eddie Edwards via pinfall at 6:26Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: With flawless teamwork, the Taylors spoil the debut of the Wolves when Edwards mistimes a missile dropkick and Tugboat puts him away with the ANCHOR DROP, a monstrous diving elbow. Edwards gets a foot on the bottom rope, but the ref does not see it. (Fatigue: Richards 1, Edwards 1)
While Edwards struggles to catch his breath, Richards argues that it was not a legal pinfall. Chaz offers the duo a rematch and Richards responds by lunging at him. Holding his partner back, Edwards tells the father-son duo to disappear.
Kevin Steen vs.
Ron Hutchison Kevin Steen defeated Ron Hutchison via pinfall at 0:55Match Rating: 0.10
Match Notes: Upon his arrival, Steen goes on a verbal rant about how certain individuals are being shown favoritism based on their reputations and do not have to work as hard as himself. Hutchison foolishly interrupts and pays the price. Steen makes short work of his opponent, finishing him with a PACKAGE PILEDRIVER. (Fatigue: n/a)
Larry Hennig vs.
Lou TheszLou Thesz defeated Larry Hennig via pinfall at 2:07Match Rating: 0.00
Match Notes: Both men take their time sizing each other up. Thesz stuns his opponent by taking him to the mat with rolling short arm scissors. Hennig concentrates on escaping the hold and fails to realize his shoulders are touching the mat. A surprise (snake eyes) three count results in a somewhat disappointing finish. (Fatigue: n/a)
Jimmy Snuka charges to the ring and attacks Thesz. He runs Thesz into a guardrail before slamming him onto a table. A daring SUPERFLY SPLASH cracks the table in half and leaves Thesz seriously hurt (injured for 2 cards).
Claudio Castagnoli (w/ Ted DiBiase) vs.
Hacksaw Jim DugganClaudio Castagnoli defeated Hacksaw Jim Duggan via disqualification at 7:30Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: When the hard hitting action spills out to the floor, Duggan quickly forgets his opponent and gets into a shoving match with DiBiase. Facing unfavorable odds, Duggan grabs his 2X4 and starts swinging! The ref awards a (snake eyes) technical decision to Castagnoli. (Fatigue: Castagnoli 1 - Duggan 3)
Bruiser Costa and Scott Casey join Duggan and a wild brawl erupts! Castagnoli takes the worst of the exchange, getting nailed repeatedly by Duggan's 2X4. Commissioner Morpheus books a special Six Man Tag Match for the next show - Duggan, Casey and Costa vs. DiBiase and his cohorts, Castagnoli and The Destroyer. With enthusiasm, Dr Mike reminds everyone that DiBiase still has his Loser Leaves match coming up against Costa at Revival #21.
- The Lunatic Fringe -Jon Moxley is absent for this installment, so Leva Bates takes it upon herself to host an interview with The Dark Menace and Greg Valentine. They talk about being able to cut their losses when they ditched the habitual loser, Brutus Beefcake. When asked if he has any plans to find a new partner for his remaining client, the Menace becomes elusive with his answers. He confirms that he still has designs on the Revival Tag Team Championship, but he is not ready to share his plans with the uneducated public. "Their feeble minds cannot comprehend the complexity of the current situation. All will be revealed when the time is right."
Gorgeous George (w/ Cherie Dupre) and
Rhino vs.
Jerry Lynn and
Rob Van DamRhino defeated Rob Van Dam via disqualification at 11:19Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: Morgan Dollar is the referee and he warns all four men that he wants things done by the book (+1 DQ for all). His words seem to fall on deaf ears. This turns into a vicious conflict and Dollar calls for the bell when RVD breaks up an illegal double team by crushing Rhino with the Van Daminator. (Fatigue: Rhino 2 - Lynn 3, RVD 1)
Curt Hennig vs.
Harley RaceCurt Hennig defeated Harley Race via pinfall at 8:56Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: Both competitors display solid technique, but Race takes control with his brawling tactics. A distraction by Kevin Steen causes Race to hesitate on the top turnbuckle and Hennig has time to catch him with a superplex. Using the ropes for leverage, Hennig scores a tainted pinfall. (Fatigue: Hennig 3 - Race 1)
Steen makes no attempt to retreat from the angry Race. The two men collide on the runway and security is needed to separate them.
- Special Announcement -The Blaze of Glory tour finishes its run at Revival #21 from the ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Commissioner Morpheus announces a 32 man invitational single elimination tournament that will feature stars of the independent circuit. The first two rounds will take place from Revival #22 through Revival #24 with all shows coming from the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California. The tournament will wrap up at Revival #25: Against All Odds which will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. "Keep your ears open because we will soon start announcing the names of those talented individuals that will be taking part in the Breakaway Challenge!"
- Six Man Tag Match -Bruiser Brody and
Road Warriors vs.
Buddy Rogers (w/ Veda Scott) and
Foreign LegionHawk defeated Iron Sheik via disqualification at 9:23Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: As expected, this turns into a wild melee as soon as the opening bell rings. Brody unloads on Rogers, eager to punish the man that took the Revival Heavyweight Championship from him. Veda Scott does her best simply to stay out of harm's way. When Dr Mike gets too close to the action, Sheik swipes his camera and in plain view of the ref, smashes Hawk in the face. (Fatigue: Brody 1, Hawk 4)
Overall Card Rating: 1.76
Surprised to see Danielson go out so quickly. He's been very impressive thus far in my fed. That action between Steen/Race seems like it may be a feud that has the potential for a HUGE blow-off at a Supercard/PPV.
Your match rating system and time keeping system seem unique. What are you using if you don't mind me asking?