Heritage vs. CHIKARA

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Results

HCW Live Webcast
January 5, 2013
Balimore, MD

Heritage Championship Wrestling followed up its well-received Genesis show with the first round in its World Championship Tournament, as well as several matches in its Tag Team Championship Tournament. Mike Tenay and Dave Prazak reviewed the pairings in the World Title Tournament, based on the results of the battle royal at Genesis, then the action opened with tag team competition.

The Barking Spiders vs. The Naptown Dragons

Tenay and Prazak noted that Dustin Lee had come out of retirement--and his old partner's request--so the duo could have one last run at glory. Despite a valiant effort by both men, they could not overcome their collective ring rust, and Clutch wound up pinning Scotty Vortekz after the SPIDER BITE DROP.

WINNERS: The Barking Spiders via pinfall (7:19) *

Post-Match Drama

After the bell sounded, the unpredictable duo from Detroit continued to menace Vortekz. Dustin Lee quickly retrieved a chair from ringside and slid into the the ring, swinging wildly and sending Ox and Clutch fleeing from the ring. Lee took a moment to catch his breath, then turned without warning and unloaded on Vortekz--still on his hands and knees--with a blistering chair shot acoss the head that busted him open and knocked him out cold. Glaring in obviousl disgust, Lee threw the chair down and left the ring as medical officials rushed out to check on his partner and the crowned rained down boo's and garbage on the retreating Lee.

CM Punk vs. El Generico

Punk took a moment to soak in the cheers of the crowd when the match started, and turned around straight into a Generico dropkick that dimmed his lights. A SPIKE BRAINBUSTER only got two, but a second one put Punk away and gave the masked man a huge upset.

WINNER: El Generico via pinfall (2:03) ½

Roderick Strong vs. Joey Ryan

Ryan showed some toughness in this match--and it was a good thing, because he showed remarkably little offense. Strong whipped Ryan from pillar to post, scoring a couple near falls before finally putting Ryan away with a SICK KICK to advance in the tournament.

WINNER: Roderick Strong via pinfall (4:36) *½

Triple-Threat Match: Jimmy Jacobs vs. Drew Gulak vs. Chuck Taylor

Drew Gulak was obviously disgusted with the prospect of wrestling the blissfully hardcore Jacobs, but his attempt to form an alliance with Taylor only earned him a punch in the face to start the action. Taylor and Gulak exchanged holds while Jacobs watched, amused, and finally leaped into action to break up a pinfall after Taylor hit the OMEGA DRIVER. Jacobs quickly got the better of Taylor and hit his CONTRA CODE, only to have Gulak break up the pinfall with an elbow drop. The match continued in this vein as time ticked away, and ultimately expired without a clear winner.

NO WINNER: Time limit draw (30:00) **½

Abyss vs. Homicide

Despite being overpowered and dominated, Homicide was able to keep himself alive with strategic eye rakes and low blows. He endured the best Abyss could through at him, until the big man began to tire himself out, allowing Homicide to land an unbelievable GRINGO KILLER to pick up the win.

WINNER: Homicide via pinfall (10:11) **

Triple-Threat Match: Sami Callihan vs. Jay Lethal vs. Cedric the Hitman

Once again, there were no real allies in this match, which saw all three men tear into one another (primarily in convenient sets of two at a time). The end came when all three men were braling on the floor. Callihan and Cedric really began laying into one another, while the cagey Lethal held back to listen to the referee's count. He slid back into the ringas the referee reached nine, and took the victory as the other two men were counted out.

WINNER: Jay Lethal via count out (19:57) **

Jerry Lynn vs. Steve Corino

The rash of upsets continued as the unpopular Corino pinned the even more unpopular Lynn after an OLD SCHOOL EXPULSION to knock the "New F'n Show" out of the tournament.

WINNER: Steve Corino via pinfall (4:52) ½

Eddie Edwards vs. Rhino

Taking a page from Homicide's book, Edwards endured the punishment dished out by his larger opponent, until Rhino began to wear himself out and Edwards could turn the tide. The big man was never able to recover, and wound up with a broken and bloodied nose after a stiff lariat caught him across the face and put him down for the three-count.

WINNER: Eddie Edwards via pinfall (9:13) **½

Adam Pearce vs. Davey Richards

Ric Flair's presence at ringside gave Pearce an early edge, but it did not last, and Richards came roaring back to wear Pearce down and pick up the win with his ANKLE LOCK.

WINNER: Davey Richards via submission (5:28) *½

Scorpio Sky vs. Brian Kendrick

Despite his best efforts to play heel, the crowd rallied behind Sky as he took on the treacherous Brian Kendrick, and exploded when he picked up the win after a DDT.

WINNER: Scorpio Sky via pinfall (28:39) **

The Young Bucks vs. Los Banditos

The Bucks went into this match expecting to cruise to victory, but apparently their opponents didn't get that memo. The Jacksons' high-flying offense crashed into the brick wall that was Rico Dynamite and Tito Escondido, who picked apart the Bucks and finally put them away when Rico pinned Matt after their double team BADLANDS.

WINNERS: Los Banditos via pinfall (10:19) *½

Masada vs. Drake younger

Younger was clearly fired up over the drama between his former partners Dustin Lee and Scoty Vortekz, and he rode that wave of emotion to endure the MASADAMIZER ad rally back to pick up the upset win after DRAKE'S LANDING.

WINNER: Drake Younger via pinfall (8:39)

Baltimore Street Fight: Christopher Daniels vs. Mike Quackenbush

The no-DQ nature of this match never really came to play, as Quackenbush (accompanied by Ric Flair) and Daniels largely kept the action in the ring, where the CHIAKRA founder was able to exploit his quickness advantage to avoid the ANGEL'S WINGS and the BME, and come back with a QUACKENDRIVER III to take home the win.

WINNER: Mike Quackenbush via pinfall (6:22) *½

MAIN EVENT: Kevin Steen vs. Bryan Danielson

The bad blood between these two men led to a violent altercation, and with minutes, Steen had been driven head-first into the ring post and busted open. Ric Flair helped his man slow things down and turn the tide, and it was not long before a wild chair shot (while Flair distracted the official) had Danielson wearing a crimson mask as well. The American Dragon shook off the cobwebs and managed to secure his CATTLE MUTILATION, only to have Steen reach the ropes. He tried to turn it into a TRIANGLE CHOKE, but Flair jumped onto the apron, providing a distraction and enabling Steen to stun his smaller opponent with a low blow. One PACKAGE PILEDRIIVER later, Steen had advanced to the Quarter Finals.

WINNER: Kevin Steen via pinfall (16:04) ***

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Results

OWL Live Webcast
January 11, 2013
Franklin, OH

The first-ever OWL show opened its webcast with ring announcer Joey Styles going over the single-elimination tournaments for both the OWL World Title and OWL Tag Team Titles, and making a promise.

STYLES: "Those of you who have followed my work in the past know me for my hysterical cry of 'Catfight! Catfight!' Well, let me assure you, that is not what the OWL will be about. What you're going to see here is some of the greatest wrestling...that's right, I said wrestling...anywhere on the planet. Now, I don't expect you to take my word for it--let's go to the matches!"

Madison Eagles vs. Cheerleeader Melissa

Eagles tried to exploit her size and power advantage, but Melissa's athleticism and experience allowed her to control the match, scoring a quick near fall after an AIR RAID CRASH, and another after a KUDOH DRIVER. The only thing that saved Eagles at that point was her height, as her long legs were able to reach the ropes, and force the break.

Trying to catch her breath, Eagles rolled to the outside, followed closely by Melissa. This proved to be a tactical error, as she walked into an ambush and took a hard kick to the midsection, then a fierce lariat. Eagles picked up a chair and waited for Melissa to struggle to her feet, then throw it at her, nailing her right in the face! Not content to have her opponent stunned, Eagles grabbed an electrical cable and began choking her while Joey Styles went insane from the braodcast table. Ultimately, she refused to break the hold, and referee Traci Brooks was forced to disqualify her.

WINNER: Cheerleader Melissa via disqualification (4:12) *

Post-Match Drama

After the match, Eagles' partner in the Pink Ladies, Jessie McKay, rushed out and wrestled her fellow Aussie away from Melissa. She grabbed Eagles by the shoulders, shouting in her face and trying to talk some sense into her. Ultimately, cooler heads prevailed, and Eagles apologized to Melissa before raising her hand in a show of good sportsmanship.

Rain vs. Kellie Skater

Rain (accompanied by Lacey) and Skater were "wild card" entries in the Championship Tournament: the only two women never to hold a major single's title in the States. While Skater promised victory in her typical, confident manner, it was Rain who took the initiative and quickly wrestled her opponent to the mat, punishing her with high-impact moves and a RAINDROP for two. Skater reached the ropes, forcing the break, but Rain did not let up, continuing to beat Skater down, and finally throwing her through the ropes to the floor. At that point--punidhed by Rain and taunted by Lacey--Skater seemed to be fed up. She covered up her ears to drown out the jeers of the crowd, and walked out on the match rather than enduring further abuse.

WINNER: Rain via count out (8:44) *

The Canadian Ninjas vs. Team Blondage

The long-time drama and separation between Blondage partners Amber O'Neal and newly-renamed Kristin Astara was apparent in their lack of chemistry, and this translated into a slow, plodding match with the Ninjas. Neither team was able to gel--the blondes because of their recently-settled issues, and the Ninjas because of their distraction watching their opponents fall apart. The end finally came after O'Neal was planted with the FUNKY COLD MEDINA, allowing Nicole Matthews to make the cover while Portia Perez intercepted Astara and prevented the save.

WINNERS: The Canadian Ninjas via pinfall (15:02) ½

Sara Del Rey vs. Mercedes Martinez

These two legends shook hands to begin their match, and settled into a furious exchange of holds and counter-holds. It took very little time for aggression to build, and tempers to flare, leading Sara Del Rey to trap Martinez in the corner and pound on her with fists and kicks beyond the five-count of referee Jennifer Blake. When the official tried to restrain her, Del Rey shoved her down, leading to a disqualification.

STYLES: "If you had any doubts as to the intensity these women would bring to this promotion, they should now be dispelled!"

WINNER: Mercedes Martinez via disqualification (7:45)

Rachel Summerlyn vs. Daizee Haze

Haze never stood a chance against her bigger, stronger opponent. Summerlyn utterly manhandled Haze and finally pinned her after a DDT.

WINNER: Rachel Summerlyn via pinfall (5:47) ½

Backstage Interview: Athena

OWL's Roving Reporter Amber Gertner caught up with Athena in the backstage area, and the Greek Goddess of Wrestling laid into pretty much everyone she could think of. And if there was any doubt...

ATHENA: "So screw you, OWL, for keeping me out of this tournament! Screw you, fans, for booing me... Booing me! And Amber Gertner...screw you for beeing a dumpy-looking hagfish!"

MsChif vs. Jazz

After the bell, Jazz spent a good ninenty seconds posing, preening, and jawing with the fans while MsChif looked on disdainfully. When Jazz finally turned around to lock up, MsChif blinded her with a blast of green mist, then hit a quick DESECRATOR for the win.

WINNER: MsChif via pinfall (2:48) --

Saraya Knight vs. Simply Luscious

Although Knight was a heavy favorite going into this match, Luscious went on the attack early, and refused to let up. Knight had no choice but to roll out of the ring, hoping for a breather, but her cagey opponent followed and kept up the attack, until...

STYLES: "What the...? A fan has just jumped out of the stands and attacked Saraya Knight! The young woman is...wait a minute... That's Saraya Knight's daughter, Britani!"

The outside interference left referee Taryn Terell no recourse other than calling off the match, and mother Knight made a hasty escape while Simply Luscious argued with her daughter, then attacked her, culminating in a brawl that required the entire officiating staff (including senior referee Shane Sewell) to break up.

WINNER: Saraya Knight via disqualification (3:23) ½

Regeneration X vs. The Joshi Girls

The fan-favorite duo of Leva Bates and Allison Danger had their hands full with Makoto and Kana, and attempted to take an early advantage with their teamwork and athleticism. The Japanese contingent matched them hold for hold and move for move, and managed to isolate Danger in the ring. Stereo roundhouse kicks knocked her senseless, and Makoto quickly put her away with a cradle suplex while Kana knocked Leva Bates off the ring apron.

WINNERS: The Joshi Girls via pinfall (4:12) ½

Angel Orsini vs. Lufisto

If two ladies were capable of delivering a slobberknocker, this match fit the bill. The two powerful women laid into one another with chops, slams, and suplexes, beating one another from pillar to post. Lufisto was able to pick up a near fall after an incredible clothesline, and another after a swan dive head butt. Climbing the turnbuckles a second time proved to be costly, as Orsini managed to make it to her heet and shake the top rope, sending Lufisto crashing to the mat.

Orsini worked her opponent over savagely, keeping her on the canvas until she was weak enough to pull up for a KISS OF DEATH. The Canadian grappler managed to reach the ropes, breaking the count, and an enraged Orsini dragged her to the center of the ring and nailed another KISS OF DEATH to finally put her away.

WINNER: Angel Orsini via pinfall (10:43) **

In-Ring Drama

April Hunter came to the ring for the last match of the evening--and the last match in the opening round of the World Title Tournament--against an opponent who had not yet been named. She demanded that OWL management send someone out to face her--or, barring that, she insisted that Shane Sewell raise her hand in victory. Unfamiliar music began to play, and the fans craned their necks to watch the entryway, then came unglued as Hunter's opponent emerged...

STYLES: "Ayako Hamda! Fans, the OWL has brought in Ayako Hamada for their World Title Tournament! When we promise you the very best in women's professional wrestling--the very best athletes anywhere in the world, we mean every word!"

Ayako Hamda vs. April Hunter

Hunter attempted to overcome her surprise and outmuscle Hamada, but the wiley Japanese veteran would have none of it. Weathering a brief, early assault, she began to systematically take Hunter apart with suplexes, slams, wristlocks and arm holds--perhaps wearing her down for LA AYAKITA.

Hunter attempted to fight back on several occasions, and even managed to pick up a one-count after a powerful suplex. Hamada would not be denied, however. She fought back, taking out Hunter's knee with a low dropkick and climbing to the top rope while the woman struggled to recover. Hamada flew from the turnbuckle with a picture-perfect cross body, and Hunter was unable to escape.

WINNER: Ayako Hamada via pinfall (8:58) *½

End-of-Show Wrap-Up

Joey Styles brought the broadcast to a close by talking about the next OWL show, from Barberton, Ohio on the 26th, which would feature the Quarterfinals of the World Title Tournament:

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Rain
Rachel Summerlyn vs. Mercedes Martinez
MsChif vs. Saraya Knight
Angel Orsini vs. Ayako Hamada

Plus the Pink Ladies, the Canadian Ninjas, the Joshi Girls, and the Queens of Wrestling in Tag Team Tournament action, and much more!

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January 14, 2013

Despite floundering with its lack of leadership due to the "capture" of founder Mike Quackenbush by rivals HCW, CHIKARA announces that they will promote a "mini-card" as part of the National Pro Wrestling Day festival in Philadelphia on February 2nd. Featured matches will include:

Incoherence vs. Da Soul Touchas
A.R. Fox vs. The Hobo
Claudio Castagnoli vs. 17
Eddie Kingston vs. Tommaso Ciampa

And in the Main Event...
The Swarm of Tyler Black and AssailANT, down one partner with the exile of recently-unmasked Matt Sydal, defends their Reyes del Trinidad titles against number on contenders, the Colony!

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Results

HCW Live Webcast
January 18, 2013
Dearborn, MI

The webcast opened with the familiar montage of HCW stars in action from some of their previous promotions: Bryan Danielson, Adam Pearce, CM Punk, Christopher Daniels, and a half-dozen more, getting their hands raised in victory and holding aloft one championship belt or another, all set to Imagine Dragons' Radioactive. As the music reached a crescendo, the video feed gave way to pyrotechnic explosions, then a live feed of Mike Tenay and Dave Prazak at the broadcast table.

TENAY: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another night of Heritage Championship Wrestling--and what a night we have for you! I'm Mike Tenay, and with me as always, 'Dangerous' Dave Prazak."

PRAZAK: "Concise as always, Professor."

TENAY: "Well, I didn't want to waste any time before we got to the big announcement."

PRAZAK: "That's right--the fans have asked for it, the wrestlers have demanded it, and we are proud to announce that HCW will be in attendance at the NPWD event in February."

TENAY: "Not only in attendance, Dave. We'll be front and center with action from the HCW World Tag Team Title Tournament, and the Second City Prophecy's Chuck Taylor will face off against Joey Ryan."

PRAZAK: "And in the main event, Training Day winner Mark Sterling will defend his Heritage Championship against the number one contender, who will be determined in a triple threat match tonight between Scorpio Sky, Jay Lethal, and the uncontrollable Delirious."

TENAY: "This will be Mark Sterling's chance to prove that his Training Day performance was no fluke, and he can continue to make an impact."

PRAZAK: "And speaking of impact, the main event will see Bryan Danielson taking on his rival, Jerry Lynn! Now, let's throw it to Jeremy Borash for our opening match."

Abyss vs. Rhino

These two big men tore into one another right from the opening bell, trading brutal punches, kicks, slams, and clotheslines. The crowd of wrestling purists did not look favorably on this match, which a man from Oklahoma might have called a "Slobberknocker," and it came to a quick end after Rhino raked the eyes of Abyss, hurled himself into the ropes, and unloaded with a huge GORE!

WINNER: Rhino via pinfall (6:20) ½

Sami Callihan vs. Brian Kendrick

Callihan took early control of this match, catching Kendrick off guard and forcing him to use the ropes as an ally, breaking holds and quick pinfalls alike. He fled the ring to catch his breath--which, of course, was a disaster against the cagey Callihan, who slid through the ropes on the opposite side of the ring and circled the ring to lay Kendrick out with a savage clothesline. He threw Kendrick back into the ring and was about to lock on his STRETCH MUFFLER, but Jerry Lynn, Mike Mondo, and Ken Doane were already charging up the aisle to storm the ring and save their running buddy.

WINNER: Sami Callihan via disqualification (4:15) *

Post-Match Drama

All four men began to lay into Callihan with kicks and stomps, but the crowd exploded as Jimmy Jacobs rushed out, railroad spike in hand. He swung wildly and failed to connect, but Lynn and his army fled the ring, and Callihan was saved from a four-on-one beating.

Commentary

TENAY: "Jerry Lynn, and his band of wrestling misfits already have their hands full with Bryan Danielson--why would they add more to their plate with HCW's unofficial Team Hardcore?"

PRAZAK: "Let me correct you on a couple points there, Professor. First, they aren't 'misfits.' They're men who have been misused and held down in other promotions by stupid gimmicks and egomaniacs like Shawn Michaels and Bryan Danielson. And second, as good as Danielson is, he's only one man. Jerry Lynn's plate is just fine."

TENAY: "Are you calling Bryan Danielson an egomaniac?"

PRAZAK: "I have four words for you, Mike. Best. In. The. World. Case closed."

Adam Pearce & Mike Quackenbush vs. The Tribe

Pearce and Quackenbush were accompanied by Ric Flair, and in the early goings, their raw talent and the Nature Boy's leadership seemed to have them well in hand for an easy victory. The raw toughness of both members of the Tribe kept them alive despite pinfall attempts and Quackenbush's CHIKARA Special (a hold which drew a thunderous chorus of boo's from the audience), and gradually, their experience as a team allowed them to turn the tide. In the end, the momentum had shifted so completely that they hit their RESERVATION DEVASTATION on Pearce, allowing a bloodied Hawaiian Lion to score a pinfall.

WINNERS: The Tribe via pinfall (9:21) *½

Steve Corino vs. Davey Richards

Although Drew Gulak accompanied his fellow Crusader Steve Corino to the ring, he was a complete non-factor. Richards positively lit Corino up with kicks and suplexes before scoring an immediate submission victory once he clamped on the ANKLE LOCK.

WINNER: Davey Richards via submission (1:46) *

Triple Threat Match: Delirious vs. Jay Lethal vs. Scorpio Sky

This match got off to a weird start, as Delirious crouched motionlessly in his corner after making his way to the ring, then went ballistic as soon as the bell sounded, going right after Scorpio Sky. Sky immediately fled to the arena floor, with the crazed masked man in hot pursuit, and he was so focused on the man behind him, he didn't watch where he was going and ran head-first into the ringpost, taking himself out of the match.

Delirious immediately slid back into the ring, walking into a Lethal Combination, followed up by a LETHAL INJECTION to give Jay Lethal the win, and the title shot against Mark Sterling at the NPWD event.

WINNER: Jay Lethal via pinfall (2:30) --

The Second City Prophecy vs. Night Train

Willie Mack and Sabian were clearly not on the same page tonight, as their timing and chemistry were way off, allowing Punk and Danielson to pick them apart and score an easy victory when Punk nailed Sabian with the GO 2 SLEEP.

WINNERS: The Second City Prophecy via pinfall (4:07) *

Homicide vs. Eddie Edwards

Both men were hungry to advance in the World Title Tournament, but Homicide struck first...and second...and third. Edwards never knew what hit him as Homicide laid into him with sadistic offense--at one point, he even pulled out a fork and jabbed it into Edwards' head, breaking him open. The cut worsened as Homicide rained punches into Edwards' forehead, and the referee was about to call off the contest, but the American Wolf grabbed hold of him and implored him to let the match continue.

Edwards threw a desperation kick at Homicide, then took him down with a lariat, but the former World Champion raked the eyes to regain control. He lifted Edwards up for a GRINGO KILLER and drove him into the mat...and the crowd exploded as Edwards kicked out at two! Homicide was incensed by Edwards' resilience, and laid into him with kicks to his wounded forehead. Another GRINGO KILLER was more than Edwards could take, giving Homicide the win.

WINNER: Homicide via pinfall (11:43) ***

Roderick Strong vs. Drake Younger

While this match got off to a promising start, it ended abruptly when Younger took the fight to the floor and planted Strong with a tombstone piledriver onto the floor. Strong was clearly stunned by the move, and couldn't make it back into the ring.

WINNER: Drake Younger via count out (6:50) *

The World's Greatest Tag Team vs. The All Night Express

This meeting between two classic tag teams had fans excited all night long, though they wound up disappointed. The opening exchange of set-up holds and quick tags extended far longer than in most matches, followed by an abrupt end as Shelton Benjamin nailed Kenny King with his PAYDIRT.

WINNERS: The World's Greatest Tag Team via pinfall (13:44) *

In-Ring Promo: Dustin Lee

Dustin Lee came to the ring to address his attack on long-time partner Scotty Vortekz, but he did not come alone; he was accompanied by Drew Gulak, Steve Corino, and Cedric the Hitman!

LEE: "So, I guess it's safe to say everyone hates me."

CROWD: "Boo!"

LEE: "Shut up! You know, for a long time, I was sitting in Indianapolis. Retired. Doing just fine without Scotty Vortekz. Without you fans. Without pro wrestling."

CROWD: "You can't wrestle!" [clap clap, clap clap clap]

LEE: "Oh, I can wrestle! I just didn't want to. You see, for years, I've been out there, trying to protect the boys. Trying to warn people about the dangers of this...bloody, hardcore bullcrap wrestling had become. I was the one blowing the whistle on Abdullah the Butcher and his hepatitis. I was the one pointing fingers at the promotions who carved up the young talent. And you know what people said?"

CROWD: "You suck! You suck! You suck!"

LEE: "That's right! They said I sucked! They said I was washed up. They said I was bitter. I'm out there, trying to help people, and I'm treated like the bad guy! Then out of nowhere, I get a phone call from Scotty. Haven't heard from him in years, while he was out there in CZW, busting light tubes over people and kicking them in the spine with tacks in his boots. But now, he wants to get the Dragons back together. Because Drake wants it. Because Bryan Danielson wants it. Because he wants it."

CROWD: "Scotty! Scotty! Scotty!"

LEE: "You can shout his name all you want--he's not coming out here because his sorry ass is in the hospital!"

CROWD: "Boo!"

LEE: "You know, I said no one listened to me, and no one cared, but that's not true. One man did. One man--Drew Gulak. And now, I am proud to be part of his Crusade to Save Professional Wrestling. Now bring out that hardcore, trash wrestling, no talent Jimmy Jacobs, so I can give him the lesson of his life!"

Jimmy Jacobs vs. Dustin Lee

Gulak and company were ejected from ringside prior to the start of the match, and despite Lee's claims, Jacobs showed that he does, indeed, have the talent to go toe-to-toe with a wrestling "purist" like Dustin Lee. He matched Lee hold for hold and move for move, and took the advantage after grabbing his railroad spike and driving it into Lee's head, drawing blood. Jacobs remained in control for the rest of the match, clamping on his END TIMES, though Lee was able to reach the ropes to force a break. Jacobs popped right up and made his way to the top rope, launching himself into a beautiful cross body...which Lee rolled through, hooking a leg to pick up the surprise win.

WINNER: Dustin Lee via pinfall (9:34) **

Kevin Steen vs. El Generico

El Generico came out of the gates with a flurry of offense that had Steen completely baffled, forcing him to roll out of the ring and seek some words of wisdom from his second, Ric Flair. The Nature Boy got Steen calmed down and sent him back into the ring, where he was able to turn things around quickly and put Generico away after a PACKAGE PILEDRIVER.

WINNER: Kevin Steen via pinfall (3:42) --

The Briscoe Brothers vs. The Corps

This was another disappointing tag team match, primarily due to Ken Doane and Mike Mondo, who fled the ring whenever the Briscoes had even a hint of offense, and took their time catching their breath and devising a new strategy. It wasn't until Jay and Mark began taunting the men by acting like Cheerleaders that the Corps charged into the ring, where the Briscoes promptly hammered them into submission, allowing Jay to plant Ken with a CUT-THROAT DRIVER.

WINNERS: The Briscoe Brothers via pinfall (13:46) ½

MAIN EVENT: Bryan Danielson vs. Jerry Lynn

Fans were clamoring for this match all night...and were disappointed one more time when Lynn tapped out as soon as Danielson clamped on a wristlock, fleeing the ring and preventing the "American Dragon" from getting any satisfaction.

WINNER: Bryan Danielson via "submission" (1:35) --

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So, okay. I posted an update, and it is gone. This new board scheme is just...ugh. It hurts me to even look at it.

This is not a knock to the board, or the mods, or anything--I just can't stand the software update, so I can't try to post my fed here anymore.

Instead, I am taking it oldschool with a fan site:

Indy Trilogy

Please feel free to stop by and check it out. HCW and Chikara are live, OWL and the news feed are in progress.

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The first shot was fired when Bryan Danielson was a special guest at Chikara's big event, The Final Countdown.

Heritage Championship Wrestling had Chikara on the ropes with big victories in both War Games and Cibernetico.

Chikara roared back by cleaning up its own house, unmasking the invading Gekido, one man at a time.

Thirteen months later, it seems the war has been decided, and the victors are...

None of the above.

HCW and Chikara each pulled out all the stops in their quest to dominate the other. Chikara scored points with their family-friendly shows and entertaining characters, but their "sports entertainment" focus turned off serious enthusiasts, while the tradition-heavy approach of newly-named Director of Fun Johnny Saint turned off many of their long-time fans. HCW consistently entertained wrestling purists with multi-star matches and workrate-driven athletes, but the "common" fan was turned off by their apparent elitism, and the "Boring!" chants heard throughout HCW arenas only began to fade when attendance dropped to anemic levels.

With the economy continuing to drag, fans found their entertainment dollars stretched thin, and both Chikara and HCW suffered from it. Unable to sell out even the smallest venues, with DVD and iPPV sales dwindling, and wrestling periodicals and web sites blasting both federations for their inability to present a complete product, the "big three" independent promotions (adding the ladies-only Ohio Wrestling League to the mix) found themselves on life support by the summer of 2013.

OWL was the first promotion to close up shop, cancelling three month's worth of shows once they had fulfilled their September commitments. HCW brought in a number of the ladies in an effort to bolster their ratings, but the added overhead and payroll expense brought the company to its knees, and they announced that they would be folding at the beginning of October. Chikara's celebration was short-lived, as they made a similar announcement only four days later. In a matter of weeks, three promotions that once had plans to achieve national prominence and challenge the WWE, or at least TNA, were dead in the water.

Elsewhere in the country, however, the National Wrestling Alliance was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, and the news of these promotions' collective demise was met with a great deal of interest by the Alliance's Board of Directors...