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Post by cruefan68 on Aug 30, 2012 8:06:19 GMT -5
I like what you're doing with Honest Abe. The Strong Style Union vs Axis of Violence has the makings of a tremendous rivalry. Vachons vs Tolos Brothers would have been amazing to watch in real life, but reading your account of the action is the next best thing. I have a few people tracking down surviving footage of the Mad Dog's prime, one of the great (but difficult to review) workers of the era. BTW...your 'Notes' section is a fantastic feature, its always cool to read the inner thoughts of the man behind the pencil! Thanks for the feedback, LWPD. The SSU vs. AOV rivalry is really heating up and a major announcement is coming soon regarding that. The Vachons vs. Tolos Brothers has been incredible to roll out, really fun matches. I like using the "Notes" section too as it is a way to advance storylines and plug in upcoming bouts.
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Post by cruefan68 on Sept 1, 2012 6:26:00 GMT -5
LOW Global Wrestling Association - Hiram Bithorn Stadium - San Juan, Puerto Rico (Card #564)
1) Danny Hodge, Johnny Saint, & Ilio DiPaolo vs. The Mountie, Finlay, & David Taylor was a Draw: Entertaining action in this star packed six-man tag team opener as the popular trio of Danny Hodge, Johnny Saint, & Ilio DiPaolo took on the rulebreaking threesome of The Mountie, Finlay, and David Taylor. Early action saw The Mountie execute a monkey flip counter on Saint trying to apply a Boston Crab but Saint escaped and "turtled up" frustrating him. Taylor scored a near fall for his side when he nailed DiPaolo with the British Suplex. Saint scored one for his side when he caught The Mountie with a double arm stretch & cradle into the Three In One. The Mountie then used his Shock Stick on DiPaolo for a near fall and Finlay did likewise nailing Hodge with the Shillelagh late in the battle. This one wound up going the distance and ended in a time limit draw which somehow seemed appropriate given the evenly paced battle.
2) Mildred Burke defeated Christina Von Eerie: The undefeated Mildred Burke continued her march toward an LOW Women's title opportunity by beating Christina Von Eerie in a great bout. Von Eerie may have been the underdog but she came very close to pulling this one out at one point hitting a tornado DDT followed by the Face Job for a near fall. Burke countered with an elbow out of the corner followed by a Sunset Flip for a near fall. She then blasted Von Eerie with the forearm uppercut and trapped her in a crooked head scissors. Von Eerie escaped and nailed Burke with a headbutt and side slam attempting to put her away. Burke has great resilience, though, and she struck back with a slingshot out of the corner, a suplex, and then locked on the Alligator Clutch to score a submission victory.
3) Naptown Dragons defeated The Sheepherders by Count Out: A great tag team battle saw the freelance team of The Sheepherders (Butch Miller & Luke Williams) taking on the Naptown Dragons ("Die Hard" Dustin Lee & Scotty Vortekz) out of LOW All-Star Wrestling. Both teams knew that a win here would get them more recognition from the various promoters in LOW. Early action saw The Dragons combine on Dragon's Breath taking down Butch for a near fall. The Sheepherders bounced back when Butch tripped up Vortekz on a double clothesline attempt leading to him and Luke hitting the Double Gutbuster on Lee for a near fall. Both teams spent plenty of time on the outside narrowly avoiding a disqualification decision. The Sheepherders nearly took this one when they hit the Battering Ram on Lee with Vortekz making the save. A short time later the action went back outside where the Dragons hit Kiss of the Dragon on Butch with Lee rolling back inside to gain a count out victory.
4) Super Crazy defeated Tiger Mask: The "Insane Luchadore" Super Crazy scored perhaps the biggest win of his LOW career as he defeated five-time LOW Junior Heavyweight champion Tiger Mask in an exciting, fast paced match. Crazy dominated early and hit a suicide dive to the floor followed by a Crazy Bomb and leaping DDT for near falls. He then missed with an Air Juvie dive out to the floor allowing Tiger to mount a comeback which included hitting a Tombstone Piledriver. Tiger also executed a bridging back suplex, a move that has brought him many victories, and applied an Indian Deathlock. Crazy absorbed that attack and wound up countering a high leg sweep takedown into a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker to score the pin. The crowd erupted in cheers as Crazy had his hand raised in victory. Crazy then gestured he would be challenging for the LOW Junior Heavyweight title drawing even more cheers from the capacity crowd. Tiger showed class in losing as he raised the arm of Crazy in victory and shook hands with him.
5) Killer Bees defeated Hell's Angels by DQ: This ongoing tag team rivalry saw the Killer Bees (Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) gain a hard fought decision over the Hell's Angels (Exotic Adrian Street & Nigel McGuinness) who had valet Miss Linda in their corner. Street was very impressive in the early going foiling the offensive attacks of both Blair and Brunzell. It was Blair turning things around on McGuinness getting the better of him on the outside and then applying the Sleeper Hold for a submission chance. McGuinness rallied back against Brunzell but after hitting the corner-to-corner forearm strike he fell victim to Masked Confusion executed by the Bees. A masked Brunzell wound up blasting McGuinness with the Killer Dropkick for a big near fall with Linda making the save by putting Nigel's foot over the bottom rope. This one ended shortly after as Brunzell again had McGuinness pinned but Street came off the top rope hitting him with Linda's loaded purse resulting in the disqualification. The Angel's jumped Blair post-match until Brunzell recovered and it was the Bees clearing the ring after a double dropkick.
6) Rikidozan, Giant Baba, Antonio Inoki, & Harley Race vs. Ted Dibiase, Killer Kowalski, Ivan Koloff, & Kurrgan was a DDQ: The outcome of this one was no surprise as the Strong Style Union (Rikidozan, Giant Baba, Antonio Inoki, & Harley Race) took on the Axis of Violence (Ted Dibiase, Killer Kowalski, Ivan Koloff, & Kurrgan). Both factions are focused on the upcoming SSU-AOV summit scheduled for New York's Madison Square Garden (Card #568) and so this was a prelude to what promises to be an historic confrontation. The SSU dominated much of the early action which included Rikidozan executing the Hiplock on Dibiase for a near fall. Baba also picked up a near fall on Dibiase with a Russian Legsweep. Inoki continued the assault trapping Kowalski in the Cobra Twist attempting to score a submission. Kowalski battled back against Race and set up Koloff laying out the former LOW World Heavyweight champion with a backbreaker. The imposing Kurrgan looked to dominate here but found a tough foe in Race who went toe-to-toe with the South African giant. Rikidozan then scored a near fall on Kurrgan after delivering the overhead chops and a scoop slam and press. It wasn't long after that when Rikidozan and Kowalski battled out to the floor where they were joined by their team mates for a wild eight-way brawl. The referee was unable to gain control of the action and called for the bell ordering a double disqualification. LOW officials flooded ringside en masse to put an end to the brawl with Dibiase leading the AOV back to the locker room while Rikidozan and the SSU returned to the ring to a big cheer from the crowd.
7) LOW World tag team titles: Fabulous Kangaroos defeated Sabu & Rob Van Dam to win the titles: It was a long time in coming for the Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello & Roy Heffernan) as they captured the LOW World tag team titles for the first time ending an impressive run by defending champions Sabu & Rob Van Dam. Respective managers Wild Red Berry (Fabulous Kangaroos) and the whistle blowing Bill Alfonso (Sabu & RVD) were at ringside for the history making contest. Early action saw Costello on the defensive against both opponents before surprising RVD with a counter sunset flip and using the Marble Bor Leglock for a submission chance. RVD battled back and wound up catching Costello with an incredible corkscrew plancha setting up a running body splash by Sabu. Heffernan got the Kangaroos back into it with the Crocodile Smash and a timely double team pummel that left Sabu in a bad way. Alfonso paced frantically at ringside while in the other corner Berry shouted out key instructions to his men. The finish came when Costello caught Sabu with a slingshot out of the corner and then combined with Heffernan on the Boomerang. RVD tried to make the save but Costello cut him off with Heffernan covering Sabu for a snake eyes pin. The crowd erupted in cheers as the titles changed hands in dramatic fashion with the Fabulous Kangaroos tasting gold for the first time in LOW.
8) LOW World Heavyweight title: Mil Mascaras© vs. Rick Rude was a DDQ: The "Man of 1,000 Masks" Mil Mascaras put the LOW World Heavyweight title on the line against a potent challenger in the form of freelance star "Ravishing" Rick Rude in the main event. Coming off a huge win over Bruiser Brody, also in Puerto Rico, Rude went into this one full of confidence and hoping to leave with the ten pounds of gold. He dominated early using his strength advantage taking Mascaras down with a clothesline. Mascaras rebounded with a counter sunset flip off the ropes for a near fall and then applied both the bow and arrow and Indian deathlock. Rude battled back hard and delivered a piledriver followed by the Rude Awakening for a huge near fall. Mascaras barely got his shoulder up before the three count and Rude loudly protested the count with the referee. The two battled out to the floor and, back inside, Mascaras hit the Crossbody Attack for a near fall. Tempers flared as the battle raged on and once back outside it became more heated. Mascaras grabbed Rude in a side headlock delivering rapid fire punches before being shoved into the ring post by the challenger. Rude then ran Mascaras hard into the guard rail and choked him with a camera cable. The referee tried to get both men back inside but he wound up being punched by them for his trouble resulting in the double disqualification decision. Mascaras retained the title but had to deal with a serious challenge from Rude who will no doubt be seeking a rematch.
(Notes: Local GWA promoters in San Juan, Puerto Rico, did an outstanding job assembling this card which featured a rare defense of both the LOW World Heavyweight title and LOW World tag team titles on the same show. It was the latter championship that produced a history making moment as Wild Red Berry led the Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello & Roy Heffernan) to a victory over Sabu & Rob Van Dam for tag team gold. Sabu & RVD, managed by Bill Alfonso, enjoyed a lengthy run as champions with nine successful title defenses but they were done in by Costello and Heffernan who were crowned LOW World tag team champions for the first time. Berry was ecstatic at a post-match press conference but said that there is no rest for his men as their first scheduled title defense, picking up a prior commitment from Sabu & RVD, will be against Johnny & Greg Valentine at New York's Madison Square Garden (Card #568). Alfonso appeared at the same press conference and congratulated Berry but said that his men will be back for another shot...Freelance star "Ravishing" Rick Rude came very close to becoming the new LOW World Heavyweight champion as he took on Mil Mascaras for the championship. The bout ended in a double disqualification allowing Mascaras to retain the belt but Rude nearly won it earlier with his Rude Awakening finisher...With the SSU-AOV summit looming, the big eight-man tag team match on this card ended in a not so surprising double disqualification with faction leaders Rikidozan and Ted Dibiase leading their respective teams into battle. Dibiase confronted local reporters backstage and vowed that in the end the AOV will prove to be the most dominant and feared organization in all of LOW. Rikidozan, by the way, hinted that he will soon be adding two new members to the SSU so let the speculation begin...Super Crazy scored perhaps the biggest victory of his LOW career beating Tiger Mask and avenging a previous loss to the former LOW Junior Heavyweight champion. The "Insane Luchadore" has hopes of challenging for the gold and that win will go a long way in getting him that opportunity...Next up for the GWA is a return to Canada for a card at the SaddleDome in Calgary (Card #572) which should be another great night of action.)
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Post by bookerbill on Sept 2, 2012 10:45:52 GMT -5
Off the charts action my friend. Lost of chaos and violence and a huge title change. Excellent run by Sabu and RVD. The Roos should be tough to beat.
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Post by cruefan68 on Sept 5, 2012 23:27:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments Bookerbill, now on to the next show!
LOW Northern Wrestling Corporation - Jack Witschi's Sports Arena - North Attleboro, MA (Card #565)
1) Mr. Saito defeated S.D. Jones: The crowd barely had time to settle into their seats before this one was over. Mr. Saito, one-half of a dangerous tag team combination with Mr. Fuji, took on S.D. Jones of LOW All-Star Wrestling in individual competition. The popular Jones was quickly outmaneuvered by Saito and trapped in a Prison Deathlock resulting in a submission win for the Japanese star.
2) Pepper Gomez defeated Afa, Jr.: The popular Pepper Gomez out of Mexico City, Mexico, who recently joined the NWC after a long run in the GWA, took on Samoan Island Tribe member Afa, Jr. in this hard fought battle. Gomez had the upper hand early and executed both the Mexican Cradle and airplane spin for near falls. Afa, Jr., nicknamed "The Samoan Storm", battled back with a chop to the throat and locked on a nerve pinch. He also hit a headbutt drop for a near fall and drove Gomez from the ring with a Samoan Drop. Gomez recovered and used a sleeper hold to wear down his larger foe. The finish saw Gomez go back to the sleeper hold before hitting the dazed Afa, Jr. with a perfectly timed dropkick to score the pin.
3) LOW Women's tag team titles: Lacey & Rain defeated Jazz & April Hunter to win the titles: History was made in North Attleboro as the Minnesota Home Wrecking Crew (Lacey & Rain) defeated Jazz & April Hunter to win the LOW Women's tag team titles. It was a great battle featuring a number of twists and turns before the surprising finish. The defending champions had Lacey in trouble early as Jazz trapped her in the STF for a submission chance but it was broken up in the ropes. Hunter was dominant during her time in using the Hunter Lock, Hunter's Hangman, and spinning backbreaker on both opponents. Rain got her team into it catching Jazz with the Lung Blower and a counter sunset flip for near falls. Lacey followed with a spinning wheel kick on Jazz for a big near fall. The deciding moment came when Lacey hit a fireman's carry cutter on Jazz and went for the pin but Hunter interfered. Rain followed decking Hunter to knock her out of the ring and Lacey caught a stunned Jazz with the Implant DDT to score the pin. The crowd cheered the crowning of the new champions even though both teams tend to be on the rulebreaking side. Jazz and Hunter were none too please with the outcome and quickly left ringside as Lacey and Rain were awarded the title belts.
4) Crossbones defeated Diamond Dallas Page: In what may have been one of the biggest upsets in LOW history, the mysterious masked Crossbones defeated popular Jersey Shore native Diamond Dallas Page. A contender for both the LOW World Heavyweight and International titles, DDP was the clear favorite going in but no opponent can be underestimated as Crossbones proved here. DDP dominated early hitting a suplex and jaw breaker keeping Crossbones off balance. He was attempting to set up for the Diamond Cutter but never pulled it off as Crossbones caught him with a counter elbow out of the corner followed up by the Freakin' Sweet Driver to score the pin. The crowd sat in shocked silence as Crossbones had his hand raised in victory. DDP, meanwhile, rolled out of the ring holding his head in his hands not believing what had just happened to him.
5) Bruiser Brody defeated Mr. Fuji: Making a special appearance was freelance star Bruiser Brody who took on the villainous Mr. Fuji in a wild bout. Fuji tried to jump Brody at ringside before the bell but quickly found himself on the defensive. Brody leveled him with a big boot to the face, running legdrop, and a piledriver. Fuji battled back tossing salt in the eyes of Brody and then delivered a diving kneedrop from the top rope. He locked on the Fuji Nerve Grip and scored a near fall on Brody after a nicely executed suplex. It is hard to keep Brody down, though, and he stormed back catching Fuji with his patented Jumping Knee Drop to score the pin. The crowd erupted in cheers as Brody got the victory and celebrated wildly swinging his chain to the sounds of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song".
6) Antonino Rocca defeated Val Venis: A short but action packed bout here as popular former LOW World Heavyweight champion Antonino Rocca took on "The Big Valbowski" Val Venis. With Crossbones pulling his upset earlier many had to be wondering if Venis could follow suit and pick up a big victory. Venis was able to foil Rocca's offense early and punished him with the Irish whip and knee smashes and a powerful spinebuster. He was trying to set up for his finisher, the Money Shot, but lost the advantage on a choke hold attempt with Rocca executing a victory roll for a near fall. This one ended a short time later when Rocca began a nice offensive and blasted Venis with a series of Flying Dropkicks to score the pin.
7) Bobo Brazil defeated Ox Baker by Count Out: A key heavyweight bout here saw the popular star out of Benton Harbor, MI, Bobo Brazil do battle with the evil Ox Baker, master of the devastating Heart Punch. Brazil has felt the pain of that finisher before and knew going into this one that he would have to protect himself against it. The two had some nice exchanges in this match with Brazil using his speed advantage to counter Baker on several occasions. Baker struck back with the shoulder breaker and clothesline while also routinely gouging the eyes of Brazil. He then locked on a powerful bearhug before Brazil battled back and caught him with a slingshot out of the corner. Baker bailed out of the ring and Brazil followed with the two trading stiff blows. They wound up battling back up onto the ring apron as the referee was issuing his ten count. Brazil got the upper hand and blasted Baker with a Coco Butt knocking him back to the floor. Brazil, meanwhile, fell back into the ring barely beating the ten count and got his hand raised in victory as a result. A furious Baker tore up the ringside area post-match and even threatened a fan with the Heart Punch but Brazil intervened battling him back to the locker room area.
8) Fred Blassie & Gorgeous George defeated Dick Hutton & Jim Londos by DQ: Prior to the start of a highly anticipated main event, the "King of Men" Fred Blassie, teaming with Gorgeous George against Dick Hutton and Jim Londos, grabbed the mic and said that LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox "finally showed some brains" and named him the challenger to LOW World Heavyweight champion Mil Mascaras at New York's Madison Square Garden (Card #568). Blassie boasted that he would beat the "masked bandit" and become the new "LOW World Heavyweight champeen!" Hutton stepped up and reminded Blassie that he beat him in their recent singles match handing the "King of Men" his first one-on-one defeat in LOW. Blassie went crazy and jumped Hutton while in the opposite corner it was Londos chasing after his rival, Gorgeous George, who shielded himself for protection with his valet Cherie Dupre. Skipping ahead to the closing moments it was Hutton avoiding a corner charge by Blassie and rolling him up for a near fall. Blassie struck back with a body stomp for a near fall of his own and made the tag. George entered and delivered a kneedrop off the top rope before trapping Hutton in the Spinning Toe Hold. George cranked the hold on going for the submission but then Londos broke it up coming off the top rope with an elbow smash to the head. The resulting blow knocked George silly but also resulted in an automatic disqualification under the rules of breaking up a pin during tag team competition in LOW.
(Notes: An already major upcoming NWC card at New York's Madison Square Garden (Card #568) got even bigger with the announcement that Mil Mascaras will defend the LOW World Heavyweight title against the "King of Men" Fred Blassie in the main event. It will be the first title opportunity for Blassie since arriving in LOW and you can bet that he will be ready for it. Blassie spoke to local reporters following the main event, where he and Gorgeous George beat Dick Hutton & Jim Londos via disqualification, and said that Mascaras' days as "champeen" are numbered. He vowed to dethrone the "Man of 1,000 Masks" and begin a new era in LOW, the "Era of the King of Men"! It will be a most interesting contest for sure. In addition, that MSG card will also feature the very intriguing Strong Style Union-Axis of Violence summit ordered by LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox, the Fabulous Kangaroos defending the LOW World tag team titles against Johnny & Greg Valentine, Jushin Liger vs. Red Bastien for the LOW Junior Heavyweight title, Ida Mae Martinez vs. Sherri Martel for the LOW Women's title, and the announcement of the location for WrestleCade VI...History was made in North Attleboro as the Minnesota Home Wrecking Crew (Lacey & Rain) defeated Jazz & April Hunter to win the LOW Women's tag team titles. It was a surprise result as Jazz and Hunter seemed to be settling in for a solid reign as champions but in the end they were outsmarted by the challengers and lost the gold...The mysterious Crossbones scored the biggest win of his LOW career by defeating Diamond Dallas Page in their match. Not much is known about the masked man except for his affiliation with Ultramantis Black in CHIKARA prior to that organization aligning itself with LOW. DDP was very upset post-match when speaking to local reporters but said that Crossbones beat him fair and square and things would be different when they meet again.)
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Post by cruefan68 on Sept 8, 2012 8:57:18 GMT -5
LOW Southern Wrestling Alliance - Cajun Dome - Lafayette, LA (Card #566)
1) Hillbilly Jim & Cousin Luke defeated Heartbreak Express by Count Out: The popular team of Hillbilly Jim & Cousin Luke squared off against cult favorites the Heartbreak Express (Fabulous Phil & Superstar Sean Davis) in the opening match. The Hillbillies really dominated this one and seemed determined to make a statement against a team they have battled many times before. Jim assaulted Phil with a big boot to the face and big splash for a near fall. Luke tagged in and had equal success battering Phil with a mule kick and trapping him in a bearhug. The 320-pound gyrating Superstar Sean tagged in and had brief success before Big Jim leveled him with a scoop slam. Sean bailed out of the ring and walked right up the aisle with Phil trailing behind resulting in a count out win for the Hillbillies.
2) Sumie Sakai defeated Joyce Grable: Good women's action here as the agile Sumie Sakai out of Tokyo, Japan, took on the veteran Joyce Grable from Columbus, GA. Sakai has been very impressive since joining LOW as has Grable so this was an important contest for both women. Early action saw Sakai trap Grable in the choking Camel Clutch for a submission chance before hitting the Moonsault for a big near fall. Grable struck back with a nice vertical suplex before applying the handstand headscissors. She also picked up a near fall on Sakai with a scoop bodyslam and press. This one ended when Grable attempted a deathjump but Sakai got her knees up. Sakai then went up top and hit the Moonsault again to score the pin.
3) Don Muraco defeated Koko B. Ware: The "Magnificent" Don Muraco, the lone standing member of the House of Humperdink, looked like a man on a mission here as he took on the popular "Birdman" Koko B. Ware out of LOW All-Star Wrestling. With manager Sir Oliver Humperdink still awol, Muraco gave Ware very little offense in this one as he battered him with the vertical suplex and over the shoulder backbreaker. He tossed Ware out of the ring and stomped away at him from the ring apron before the referee intervened. A dazed Ware rolled back inside and Muraco quickly planted him with the Hawaiian Hammer to score the pin.
4) Kevin Sullivan & Jimmy Jacobs defeated Colt Cabana & Lash Leroux by Count Out: Lafayette's own "Rajin Cajun" Lash Leroux joined forces with Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana to take on the dark alliance of Kevin Sullivan & Jimmy Jacobs in tag team action. Leroux was coming off a big win over Jacobs on the previous SWA card so he was hoping to win again in his hometown. The action was fast and furious in this one and Leroux put on a great performance even hitting a corkscrew pescado on Jacobs at one point. Sullivan picked up a big near fall when he caught Cabana with the Double Foot Stomp but Leroux made a last second save. Sullivan likewise made the save for Jacobs when Leroux had him pinned with a spinout power bomb. This one ended up on the outside with all four men battling it out and it was Jobs nailing Cabana in the throat with the Railroad Spike. His use of that controversial weapon laid Cabana out leaving him gasping for air. Leroux ran over to assist Cabana while Jacobs, the legal man, rolled back inside to get a count out victory.
5) One Man Gang defeated Bob Roop: Kevin Sullivan and Jimmy Jacobs remained at ringside as their ally Bob Roop made his way to the ring to face the returning One Man Gang. The 6'9" and 495-pound star from Halstead St. in Chicago, IL, was making his in-ring return after having been injured by Roop and Sullivan. OMG stared down all three men while brandishing his chain but a distraction by Sullivan and Jacobs allowed Roop to jump him. That was a mistake, though, as OMG quickly turned the tables on Roop as the referee called for LOW officials to remove Sullivan and Jacobs. OMG used the throat lift and face first suplex to keep Roop on the defensive. The tide turned when Roop avoided a corner charge and rolled up OMG for a big near fall. He then used a reverse stepover toehold to neutralize OMG's size by keeping him on the mat. This one ended in spectacular fashion when OMG, after winning a battle on the floor, nailed Roop with a big right hand followed by the devastating 747 Splash to score the pin.
6) Handicap Match: Lou Thesz defeated Bobby Shane & Eddie Fyne: Lou Thesz demanded this match after having to deal with constant interference by manager "Elegant" Eddie Fyne in his matches against the "King of Wrestling" Bobby Shane and "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers. This was a tale of two matches once Shane tagged out. Thesz and Shane had some nice exchanges which included Thesz dropping him with the released power bomb and Shane coming back with the loaded knee smash to the head. Shane worked solo most of the way until tagging Fyne after he had laid Thesz out. Fyne strutted into the ring and blasted Thesz with the Sin City Slap. Big mistake. Thesz quickly grabbed the manager in a hammerlock for a submission chance that was broken up by Shane. As the referee sent Shane out, Thesz quickly caught Fyne in a Double Wristlock and had the manager quickly tapping out resulting in a submission victory. To add insult to injury, Thesz picked up Fyne post-match and tossed him at Shane causing both men to fall through the ropes and out to the floor drawing big cheers from the crowd.
7) Konnan & Larry Hennig defeated Paul London & Brian Kendrick by Count Out: It's hard to believe but this was the third tag team match on the show that ended in a count out finish. This time it was the popular team of Paul London & Brian Kendrick taking on the freelance Sharpe Sports Agency, Inc. team of Konnan & Larry "The Axe" Hennig who were accompanied by "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe. London shined early going against Konnan, noted for his background in Lucha Libre, and catching him with the 450 Splash for a near fall. Konnan and Hennig bounced back getting the heat on Kendrick for an extended stretch which included Konnan hitting the somersault lariat for a near fall. Hennig used his size and strength to punish both London and Kendrick delivering bodyslams, shoulder tackles, and using the bearhug. Kendrick scored a big near fall on Konnan hitting Sliced Bread #2 after London knocked Hennig out of the ring. A short time later they executed the Assisted Shooting Star Press on Konnan for another near fall. This one ended in controversy as Kendrick was knocked out of the ring and, with Konnan and Hennig distracting the ref attacking London, Jim Cornette raced downed to ringside and hit Kendrick with his tennis racquet. The resulting blow led to Kendrick being counted out and a smiling Cornette shaking hands with Sharpe in a true meeting of the minds.
8) Buddy Rogers defeated Magnum T.A.: A solid main event saw the popular Magnum T.A. take on "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers who was accompanied by his manager "Elegant" Eddie Fyne. It was a painful appearance for Fyne who had a cast on his wrist claiming that he was injured by Lou Thesz. Rogers threatened ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta during the ring introductions resulting in Magnum blasting him with a series of dropkicks to get things off to a wild start. Magnum proceeded to dominate for an extended stretch and came off the top rope with a flying bodypress for a near fall. Rogers bailed out of the ring at one point only to return and be hit with the Belly to Belly Suplex by Magnum. That looked to be a sure win but Fyne wound up distracting Magnum as he went for the cover. Magnum chased the manager around ringside but was blindsided by Rogers who followed with a pole ram and a piledriver. Rogers mounted a sustained offensive connecting with a jumping knee smash for a near fall and took the battle to the floor several times. Magnum bounced back blasting Rogers with a running forearm and locking on an abdominal stretch. Fyne got involved in the finish distracting the referee as Rogers executed an atomic drop sending Magnum groin first onto the top rope. Rogers then applied the Figure Four Grapevine getting a controversial victory via submission. He kept the painful hold on post-match until Lou Thesz raced into the ring to prevent Magnum from being injured.
(Notes: The trio of "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, the "King of Wrestling" Bobby Shane, and their manager "Elegant" Eddie Fyne have been making life miserable for Lou Thesz but he gained a little revenge on this night in Lafayette. Thesz beat Shane and Fyne in a handicap match, injuring Fyne's wrist in the process, and later saved Magnum T.A. from being injured by the Figure Four Grapevine of Rogers. Thesz is clearly upset with this situation and has challenged Rogers, Shane, and Fyne to meet him, Magnm T.A., and Ed "Strangler" Lewis in a six-man tag team match on the next SWA card in Oklahoma City, OK (Card #574). Fyne accepted the challenge on behalf of his men but said that due to his injury he would be inserting a "mystery partner". Thesz was told of the news by local reporters and said it didn't matter who was put into the match because he would teach Fyne and his men a lesson. Thesz joined LOW with the goal of winning the world heavyweight title but has been sidetracked and wants to put Rogers behind him and go for the gold. Could that road begin in Oklahoma City?...Jim Cornette, manager of the Midnight Express ("Loverboy" Dennis Condrey & "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton), gained some revenge on Paul London & Brian Kendrick causing them to lose to SSA, Inc. members Konnan & Larry Hennig. With Eaton sidelined courtesy of an injury inflicted by London and Kendrick, Cornette has been looking to gain some revenge and got a little of it on this night...Kevin Sullivan has assembled quite a dark army with Bob Roop and Jimmy Jacobs but with the return of the One Man Gang they may be in for some trouble. OMG took out Roop in their match and will no doubt have his sights set on Sullivan. Also on the lookout for Sullivan is Don Muraco who is the last standing member of the House of Humperdink. Sir Oliver Humperdink is still awol, having disappeared after Bob Orton, Sr. had his leg broken by Buddy Rogers, and Sullivan recruited Roop to his side with Muraco refusing to follow. It is interesting to note that OMG and Muraco have agreed to team up against Roop and Jacobs on the Oklahoma City card.)
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Post by cruefan68 on Sept 10, 2012 22:39:41 GMT -5
LOW American Wrestling Enterprise - Seattle Center Arena - Seattle, WA (Card #567)
1) Playboy Buddy Rose defeated George South: Continuing his return tour of his old stomping grounds of the Pacific Northwest, Sharpe Sports Agency, Inc. member Playboy Buddy Rose took on George South of LOW All-Star Wrestling. Rose dominated much of the early action and hit both the DDT and Bombs Away for near falls. He then went for a top rope dive but South countered and followed with a cross body block and suplex for near falls of his own. Sensing an upset, Rose kicked it into high gear and caught South with a Gut Wrench Backbreaker to score the pin. A defiant Rose grabbed the mic post-match and said that at a "slim and trim 217-pounds" he could be the next LOW Junior Heavyweight champion. He then decided that he wanted another championship, the LOW Tex-Arkana Television title, and issued an open challenge to the "War King" Eddie Kingston for a championship match on LOW All-Star Wrestling.
2) Simply Luscious defeated Tina Moretti: It was a spoiled homecoming for local favorite Tina Moretti as she dropped a decision to Simply Luscious in a quick match. Moretti shined early catching Luscious with the dropkick, suplex, and bulldog. She had Luscious on the defensive until she countered a catapult attempt. That led to Luscious catching Moretti with a slingshot out of the corner followed by the Luscious Landing, a springboard bulldog, to score a snake eyes pin.
3) Roderick Strong & Stan Lane defeated Chris Candido & Ken Doane: Exciting tag team action here as Roderick Strong & Stan Lane took on Chris Candido & Ken Doane who were accompanied by the beautiful Sunny. Both combinations have experience together so one has to wonder if they would decide to pursue tag team gold in the future. Candido, in fact, once held the LOW World tag team titles with Justin Credible while Lane experienced championship success as a part of the Midnight Express. Strong, a former LOW Junior Heavyweight champion, looked good early working against Candido but missed a corner charge and was rolled up for a near fall. It seemed that Candido and Doane couldn't get it going much in this one as midway through they were on the wrong end of some nice teamwork by Strong and Lane. At one point they hit a flapjack on Candido before Strong hit a Yakuza Kick for a near fall. The finish saw a failed distraction by Sunny as Strong caught Doane with the Fireman's Carry Gutbuster to score the pin.
4) William Muldoon defeated The Terrible Turk: Former LOW World Heavyweight champion "The Solid Man" William Muldoon has been involved in a hellacious rivalry with The Terrible Turk (Youssuf Ishmaelo) and that was on full display here. The Turk tried to jump Muldoon at ringside before the bell but it backfired and he was sent hard into the timekeeper's table. Once on the inside it was both men trading blows back and forth trying to get the upper hand. The Turk used his punishing Neck Wrencher several times trying to set up for his finisher, the feared Stranglehold. Muldoon countered with the painful double shoulder lock and scored a big near fall off a flying head mare. Both men were busted open and bleeding in the latter stages of the match. With time running out, and after having been nearly pinned with a falling bodyslam, Muldoon rallied back and caught The Turk with the Body Lift and Throw to score the pin. Muldoon had his hand raised in victory but if this one was any indication this is a war that is far from being over.
5) John Tolos defeated Mad Dog Vachon: Speaking of wars it was singles action this time for Mad Dog Vachon and the "Golden Greek" John Tolos who were without their respective brothers, Butcher Vachon and Chris Tolos. It was Tolos dominating the early action as he punished Vachon both in and out of the ring. He executed the painful corkscrew and followed with the standing knee drop and backbreaker for a near fall. Vachon came back like only he can gouging and choking Tolos before twice delivering the Mad Dog Pounce. He followed with an airplane spin that resulted in the dazed Tolos falling through the ropes and out of the ring. Vachon was nearly disqualified as he battered Tolos on the floor it was out there, however, that Tolos caught a break when Vachon was distracted by arguing with the referee. Tolos took advantage and drove him chest first into the ring post. He then tossed Vachon back inside and delivered his trademark Flying Knee Drop to score the pin. It was an impressive win for the "Golden Greek" over his fiercest rival.
6) The Crusher & The Destroyer defeated Curt Hennig & Masked Superstar: They say that revenge is a dish best served cold and that is how it was dealt here as The Crusher & The Destroyer of the Strong Style Union defeated Axis of Violence members Curt Hennig & Masked Superstar in a violent battle. With Destroyer's protégé Bryan Danielson having suffered a neck injury courtesy of Hennig and Superstar on the last AWE card, The Destroyer recruited The Crusher to team with him here. The latter stages of a violent battle saw The Crusher, his right hand still taped up from the wrist injury inflicted on him by John Pesek, blast Hennig with the Crusher Bolo for a big near fall. The Destroyer subsequently tagged in and trapped Hennig in the Figure Four Leglock resulting in a submission victory as Crusher fended off Superstar. It didn't end there, though, as Crusher sent Superstar to the outside with a Crusher Bolo as Destroyer kept the hold locked on Hennig. The referee tried in vain to get him to release it but ran for safety as The Crusher raised his right hand. Finally a host of LOW officials followed by AOV members Iron Mike Dibiase, Larry Zbyszko, and John Pesek hit the ring. Crusher and Destroyer bailed out as Hennig, yelling out in pain, had to be loaded on to a stretcher with a splint placed around his left leg. A furious Dibiase grabbed the mic and demanded some justice and at that point "Four score and seven years ago..." blared out over the public address system leading to...
7) Iron Mike Dibiase, Larry Zbyszko, & John Pesek defeated Abraham Lincoln, Nick Bockwinkel, & Ray Stevens: Former President Abraham Lincoln, coming into this match undefeated in LOW competition, joined fellow SSU members Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens, accompanied by manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, in going against the AOV trio of Iron Mike Dibiase, Larry Zbyszko, & John Pesek. Coming off the action of the prior match this one got off to a wild start. Lincoln put on an amazing performance in this one and at one point survived the finishing holds of all three opponents including the Piledriver from Zbyszko. Bockwinkel and Stevens were able to make the save on two of those while Lincoln escaped from the Double Wristlock of Pesek by getting to the ropes. Stevens also shined for his team at one point going toe-to-toe with Pesek showing the AOV bodyguard that he could dish out the punishment as well. This one ended in surprising fashion when Pesek managed to avoid a dropkick by Bockwinkel and caught him with a Waistlock Slam and press to score the pin. Heenan was late in providing a distraction as Dibiase distracted him at ringside. The AOV team scored a huge win but post-match it was Bockwinkel issuing a one-on-one challenge to Pesek which he accepted despite both Dibiase and Zbyszko trying to talk him out of it.
8) LOW International Heavyweight title: The Sheik© defeated Dan Severn to retain the title: The wars between these two men over the LOW International Heavyweight title have been epic and this one was no exception as Dan "The Beast" Severn attempted to regain the title from The Sheik who was accompanied by his manager Abdullah Farouk. It was Severn who ended The Sheik's record setting title defense run at twelve when he beat him for the championship in Ft. Wayne, IN (Card #544). The Sheik regained the belt a short time later in New York's Madison Square Garden (Card #552) and so now it was Severn hoping to regain it. The latter stages of a furious battle saw Severn batter The Sheik with repeated knees to the head before locking on a choke sleeper. Farouk paced frantically at ringside sensing that something bad could be happening but The Sheik was able to escape from the hold. Moments later The Sheik pounced on Severn biting away at his forehead and then surprised him with a quick Roll-Up and pull of the tights and scored the pin. Just like that it was over and The Sheik had retained the title. An ecstatic Farouk grabbed the title belt off of the timekeeper's table and handed it to The Sheik who bit down on it at ringside while staring back in at an angry Severn.
(Notes: With the pending Strong Style Union and Axis of Violence Summit taking place at New York's Madison Square Garden (Card #568), another serious injury was inflicted in this violent war as Curt Hennig suffered a broken left leg courtesy of The Destroyer. That came following a tag team match where The Destroyer and The Crusher defeated Hennig and the Masked Superstar. Destroyer, looking to avenge the neck injury inflicted on his protégé Bryan Danielson on the last AWE card, kept the figure four leglock on Hennig post-match resulting in the injury. AOV faction leader Iron Mike Dibiase was furious over the actions of The Destroyer and called for a suspension but that will be up to LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox to take into consideration. Hennig, meanwhile, will be sidelined indefinitely due to the injury. Dibiase gained a bit of revenge as he teamed with Larry Zbyszko and John Pesek to defeat SSU members Abraham Lincoln, Nick Bockwinkel, and Ray Stevens in the semi-final. The heated battle ended with Pesek scoring the fall on Bockwinkel and that led to Bockwinkel directly challenging him to a match on the next AWE card in San Francisco, CA (Card #575). Pesek accepted the challenge despite pleas from both Dibiase and Zbyszko and that should be a most interesting confrontation. Meanwhile, the SSU and AOV factions caught the red eye to New York immediately following this show in order to take part in the all important Summit ordered by Cox...The Sheik retained the LOW International Heavyweight title beating former champion Dan Severn in the main event. It was another heated battle between the two and The Sheik was fortunate to escape with the championship...The ever confident Playboy Buddy Rose, undefeated on his return tour of the Pacific Northwest representing Sharpe Sports Agency, Inc., issued an open challenge to LOW Tex-Arkana Television champion "War King" Eddie Kingston for a title match on the next edition of LOW All-Star Wrestling (Card #571). Kingston has been a dominant champion but Rose boasted to local reporters that he will be the one to dethrone him. Kingston is not one to turn down a challenge so it is very likely that Rose will get that opportunity.)
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Post by Crimson Cross on Sept 14, 2012 15:20:07 GMT -5
It's been a while my friend, but as always your fed continues to deliver on great action & stories. I loved that Muldoon versus Turk battle. I like the tandem of Roderick Strong & Stan Lane, plus too bad Ox Baker lost to Bobo Brazil...
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Post by bookerbill on Sept 15, 2012 7:46:58 GMT -5
Yet another slick card Crue. I am really enjoying the AOV v. SSU build and looking forward to where it is going to go next. I agree with CC that the team of Lane and Strong is very interesting.
Cannot wait for Blassie - Mascaras at MSG!
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Post by cruefan68 on Sept 15, 2012 18:07:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments Crimson and Bookerbill. The wait isn't long Bookerbill as here is Mascaras vs. Blassie at MSG!
LOW Northern Wrestling Corporation - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY (Card #568)
*The "King of Men" Fred Blassie made his way to the ring as ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta was making formal introductions for the show and grabbed the mic away from him. The crowd jeered the appearance of Blassie who called them "pencil neck geeks" and said that besides becoming the new "world heavyweight champeen" tonight he was bringing the greatest tag team in the world back to LOW in Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Sheik. He claimed that Volkoff and the Sheik were "cheated" in their previous tenure as a team in LOW but that now they would become the next tag team "champeens". The crowd again jeered but Blassie didn't care and noted that he will be both a manager and wrestler and will put together the most feared army in LOW. He then shoved the mic back at Cappetta as the opponents of Volkoff and Sheik made their way to the ring...
1) Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik defeated Chief Omega & Les Thatcher: With Fred Blassie remaining at ringside, Nikolai Volkoff & Iron Sheik made a triumphant return to the NWC beating the popular LOW All-Star Wrestling team of Chief Omega & Les Thatcher. The combined forces of Russia and Iran dominated this one largely keeping Thatcher out of the ring. Omega had some good offensive stretches but was eventually overpowered by Volkoff who trapped him in the Russian Bearhug. Sheik tagged in and quickly laid out Omega with a piledriver before trapping him in the Camel Clutch. Thatcher tried for the save but was run over by Volkoff as Sheik cinched the hold on scoring a submission victory. An ecstatic Blassie joined his new charges in the ring gesturing that they are on their way to a tag team championship.
2) Billy Red Lyons, Dewey Robertson, & Pepper Gomez defeated Samoan Island Tribe: Six-man tag team action was up next as the popular team of Billy Red Lyons & Dewey Robertson were joined by NWC newcomer Pepper Gomez in taking on the Samoan Island Tribe (Alofa, Samu, & Afa, Jr.). Lyons and Robertson have quite a history with the SIT and having Gomez on their side to counter Afa, Jr. made a big difference here. Early action saw Lyons use his Sleeper Hold on Afa, Jr. for a submission chance before the SIT countered with a double team headbutt. Afa, Jr. looked impressive during his time in hitting a leaping splash in the corner and a Samoan Drop. Robertson likewise looked great for his side hitting the flying crossbody and running splash at various points. The SIT gained a near fall on Robertson after Samu hit the Samoan Drop. Gomez rallied his team and caught Samu in the Mexican Cradle for a big near fall. That set up the finish with Gomez delivering a dropkick to Samu and tagging Lyons who locked on the Sleeper Hold. Samu struggled to escape as Gomez and Robertson took out Alofa and Afa, Jr. allowing Lyons to gain a submission victory.
3) LOW Women's title: Sherri Martel defeated Ida Mae Martinez to win the title: Sherri Martel once again made history as she became a six-time LOW Women's champion beating her arch rival Ida Mae Martinez to capture the championship. These two women, who met in the first ever women's match sanctioned by LOW, have had a number of championship battles with the belt changing hands between them a total of six times. Martinez, herself a four-time champion, looked strong in this one dominating most of the way. At one point she caught Martel with a top rope kneedrop and applied the Texas Cloverleaf for a submission chance. Martel battled back briefly before Martinez executed a flying headscissors converted into a cradle hold for a near fall. The finish came out of nowhere when Martinez went for a backdrop off the ropes but Martel countered with a Sunset Flip to score the pin. It was a shocking conclusion as Martel, on the defensive for much of the match, caught Martinez by surprise to regain the title.
4) LOW Junior Heavyweight title: Red Bastien defeated Jushin Liger to win the title: With a little help from his manager "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe, the "Flying Redhead" Red Bastien became a two-time LOW Junior Heavyweight champion as he defeated Jushin "Thunder" Liger to regain the belt. Bastien's victory brought gold back to the freelance Sharpe Sports Agency, Inc. group for the first time since he dropped the belt to Liger in Stockholm, Sweden (Card #545). Liger scored early hitting the Fisherman's Buster but Sharpe distracted the referee preventing a pin. Liger also hit a plancha off the top rope to the floor and a rolling koppo kick for another near fall. Bastien battled back hitting a barrage of flying dropkicks and a counter sunset flip for near falls. Sharpe again interfered after Liger hit a Fisherman's Buster and the distraction allowed Bastien to roll him up for another near fall. The finishing sequence saw Bastien counter a top rope dive by Liger with a knee to the head. He followed locking on an abdominal stretch and converting it into a Sleeper Hold (ch) going for the submission. Liger struggled to escape but Bastien pulled him away from the ropes and down to the mat. The referee checked Liger whose arm dropped three times resulting in a submission win for Bastien. Sharpe was overjoyed at ringside as he grabbed the title belt and presented it to Bastien resulting in the seventh LOW Junior Heavyweight title change this year.
5) Diamond Dallas Page defeated Crossbones: Overcoming adversity is the mark of a great wrestler and Jersey Shore native Diamond Dallas Page displayed that here as he avenged a recent defeat he suffered against the mysterious Crossbones. The masked man surprised DDP in their match in North Attleboro, MA (Card #565), pinning him with the Freakin' Sweet Driver. DDP demanded this rematch at MSG and paid him back in spades scoring near falls with the discus clothesline, swinging neckbreaker, and Diamond Dream. Crossbones was reeling before DDP caught him with a reverse atomic drop followed up by the Diamond Cutter resulting in the pin. The crowd erupted in cheers as DDP displayed the symbol of the Diamond Cutter in hopes of a rebound back up the championship ladder.
6) Strong Style Union-Axis of Violence Summit: LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox, flanked by fellow high ranking LOW officials, entered the ring and took the mic from ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta. He explained that he had recent meetings with representatives of both the Strong Style Union and the Axis of Violence and brought out respective faction leaders Rikidozan and Bobby Heenan of the SSU and Ted Dibiase and his father Iron Mike Dibiase of the AOV. Cox revealed that other members of both factions were present but were being isolated in separate locker room areas. He then said that the AOV have been running roughshod in both the AWE and GWA for far too long and that with the SSU Forming out of necessity there needs to be something done about it. He looked to all four men who nodded in agreement and with that Cox revealed that the closed door meetings they were involved in has resulted in a major announcement regarding WrestleCade VI.
Cox said that all of the bitterness and hatred between the two sides has left both the AWE and GWA in a state of turmoil through both his present tenure as LOW Commissioner and that of his predecessor Massif. It has disrupted plans in both championship opportunities and the competitive balance of both promotions and that it will no longer be tolerated. All members of the SSU and AOV will be barred from participating in the upcoming PWI Invitational Cup Tournament and will instead focus on their grievances with each other building up to the final battle - WAR GAMES at WrestleCade VI - featuring six representatives from each side. Win or lose, both organizations will be forced to disband following WrestleCade VI and the leaders of the losing side will be barred from competing in LOW for one full year. In addition, all members of the losing team will be released from their contracts with the AWE and GWA and will become free agents open to negotiate with any other affiliated LOW territory. In addition, the remaining twelve men not competing in War Games will face off in a best two-out-of-three falls match earlier at WrestleCade VI in order to determine the man advantage in the big match.
A laughing Ted Dibiase then grabbed the mic away from Cox and said that as he sees it the AOV have a twelve to ten advantage on the SSU, noting that Rikidozan only has himself, Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba, and Harley Race on his faction in the GWA. Rikidozan responded that while that was true he has now brought his team to full strength. Dibiase and his father both looked on shocked as the strains of "Iron Man" blared throughout MSG with six-time LOW World tag team champions the Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) racing toward the ring. The Dibiase's took a quick exit as Hawk and Animal posed on the turnbuckles to big cheers from the crowd. With that, Cox said that both sides are now at full strength and should be preparing for one of the biggest nights in the history of LOW at WrestleCade VI.
7) Gorgeous George & Val Venis defeated Dick Hutton & Jim Londos: Exciting tag team action saw the seemingly natural combination of Gorgeous George & Val Venis, accompanied by George's valet Cherie Dupre, take on two popular stars in the form of Dick Hutton & Jim Londos. George has been involved in a rivalry with Londos and did his best to avoid battling the "Golden Greek" In this one. Venis looked outstanding here scoring a near fall on Hutton with the Russian Legsweep and then combining with George on a face first double suplex with Londos making a last second save on the pin. Hutton and Londos picked it up in the stretch run but it wasn't enough to put away the opposition. This one ended when George caught Hutton with a Rolling Hiplock and cradled his leg to score the pin as Venis fended off Londos. To add insult to injury it was George tossing a bouquet of orchids at Londos post-match before diving out of the ring to safety.
8) Apter's Corner with LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox: PWI Editor Bill Apter welcomed LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox back to the ring for some more major announcements. Cox was joined by three former LOW World Heavyweight champions in Frank Gotch, Antonino Rocca, and Bobo Brazil. Cox said that it was an honor to be surrounded by such great talent and named the three men as competitors in the 12-Man Gold Star Battle Royal taking place on the next card at MSG (Card #585) where the winner will go on to challenge for the LOW World Heavyweight title at WrestleCade VI. Cox said that with that plus the War Games match between the Strong Style Union and the Axis of Violence it could be the biggest night in LOW history. Apter agreed and said that another major announcement is that Pro Wrestling Illustrated in conjunction with LOW will be presenting the fourth annual PWI Invitational Cup Tournament with the finals taking place at WrestleCade VI. Cox said that thirty-two of the finest competitors in LOW will compete in qualifying matches for the PWI Invitational Cup Tournament building up to the big event and announced that CHIKARA would hold the first match featuring Eddie Kingston vs. Mike Quackenbush. The crowd erupted in cheers at the major announcements but Cox said that he had one more and that is the location for WrestleCade VI - the L.A. Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA, the City of Angels. He said that the PWI Invitational Cup Tournament would take place with the opening round in Anaheim, CA (Card #597) and the quarter-finals and semi-finals in El Monte, CA (Card #598) with CHIKARA hosting a special event at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA (Card #599), leading to the big event - WrestleCade VI at the L.A. Coliseum (Card #600). The crowd went wild with the announcements as Apter thanked Cox, Gotch, Rocca, and Brazil for joining him in a most special edition of Apter's Corner.
9) LOW World tag team titles: Fabulous Kangaroos© defeated Johnny & Greg Valentine to retain the titles: Making the first defense of their newly won LOW World tag team titles, the Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello & Roy Heffernan, with manager Wild Red Berry) couldn't have faced tougher opposition than Johnny & Greg Valentine who were accompanied by their manager Captain Lou Albano. With both Berry and Albano at ringside this one promised to be an epic confrontation. The Kangaroos looked great early using quick tags and timely double-team moves. Costello caught Johnny with the Greek Cross for a near fall while Heffernan came off the top rope with a diving kneedrop. Johnny came back blasting Costello with a big chop to the chest and later hit the Atomic Skullcrusher for a big near fall. Greg looked good in there as well taking the battle to both Costello and Heffernan. It looked like the challengers would be tasting gold when a mistake cost them as they missed with a double clothesline on Heffernan. That allowed Heffernan to tag to Costello for a double team pummel on Greg. Albano tried to interfere at one point but Berry struck him across the back with his boomerang. A short time later Costello caught Greg in the Marble Bor Leglock for a submission victory as Heffernan prevented Johnny from making the save. The Kangaroos retained the titles in impressive fashion before a capacity crowd at MSG.
10) LOW World Heavyweight title: Fred Blassie defeated Mil Mascaras to win the title: The "King of Men" Fred Blassie lived up to his pre-match boasts of becoming the new LOW World Heavyweight champion as he defeated the "Man of 1,000 Masks" Mil Mascaras to win the title in a controversial main event. Mascaras controlled the pace of the match early using his speed and technique to his advantage. He used the Indian Deathlock and Octopus Hold to stretch Blassie and hit the Crossbody Attack for a near fall. Blassie battled back and began biting away at the mask of Mascaras attempting to tear hit open. He also hit the Southern Neckbreaker for a big near fall and complained to the referee about a slow count. Mascaras rebounded using the standing surfboard and then struck with a slingshot plancha for a near fall. With Mascaras seemingly en route to retaining the title, Blassie's new charges Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Sheik made their way to ringside. A timely distraction of the referee by Volkoff led to Blassie sending Mascaras into the ring post on the outside. The head first blow busted Mascaras open and the crimson could be seen from the torn apart area of his mask. Moments later it was Blassie hitting a second Southern Neckbreaker to score the pin. As if winning the title weren't enough, Blassie was joined by Volkoff and Sheik in a vicious assault on the now former world heavyweight champion. With Mascaras being held down it was Blassie delivering multiple knee drops off the second rope to the head and neck area. LOW officials headed down to break things up and Blassie, clutching his newly won LOW World Heavyweight title, retreated with Volkoff and the Sheik. Mascaras received medical attention and had to be removed from the ring area on a stretcher.
(Notes: This WrestleCade caliber card at MSG was highlighted by some major announcements not the least of which was that WrestleCade VI will take place at the L.A. Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA (Card #600), and will feature the Final Battle between the Strong Style Union and the Axis of Violence competing in a War Games match. SSU faction leader Rikidozan of the GWA shocked everyone by naming the Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) as the final two members of his faction evening up the numbers on both sides. AOV faction leader Ted Dibiase of the GWA was furious backstage but it was to no avail as he and his father, Iron Mike Dibiase, will have to draw up battle plans as will Rikidozan and Bobby Heenan as to how each side will approach both the two-out-of-three falls match to determine the man advantage along with the War Games match itself. LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox should be commended for drawing the proverbial line in the sand that will put an end to this violent war once and for all and with major ramifications for the losing side...NWC promoters put together four championship matches for this big event headlined by Fred Blassie defeating Mil Mascaras to win the LOW World Heavyweight title. It was a controversial decision, with Blassie being aided by his new charges Nikolai Volkoff and the Iron Sheik, and it resulted in Mascaras suffering a serious concussion injury. Blassie was ecstatic backstage boasting about his win and becoming the new LOW World Heavyweight "champeen". LOW Commissioner Charlie Cox was none too pleased with the turn of events but said that the decision will stand. He did, however, note that provided he is healthy enough to compete that Mascaras will be part of the 12-Man Gold Star Battle Royal on the next card at MSG. The Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello & Roy Heffernan) looked very impressive in their first defense of the LOW World tag team titles turning back a strong challenge from Johnny & Greg Valentine. A distraught Captain Lou Albano confronted PWI Editor Bill Apter in the locker room area calling the decision a "fluke" and said that his men were "robbed". He also pointed out that Wild Red Berry would pay for hitting him with the boomerang. Two other championships changed hands as Sherri Martel became a six-time LOW Women's champion beating Ida Mae Martinez for the belt while Sharpe Sports Agency, Inc. member Red Bastien became a two-time LOW Junior Heavyweight champion winning the belt from Jushin "Thunder" Liger.)
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Post by bookerbill on Sept 15, 2012 20:20:24 GMT -5
This is awesome, clap clap, clap-clap-clap! This is awesome, clap, clap clap-clap-clap.
What a night. Bell to bell, bout to bout, the best thing going. Three title changes and the road to Wrestlecade has been laid out. The way you build to Wrestlecade never fails to impress.
Lets see how long Blassie holds the gold especially with the Foreign Legion in his corner.
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