Post by Sam Fain on May 19, 2014 0:40:27 GMT -5
Here's the first card from my EVOLVE fed. I've decided to run it concurrently with my CHIKARA fed and there will be some crossover interactions between the two as well as CZW and ROH feds coming. It'll be a sort of territory system between the four and possibly a fifth. Right now, I'll focus on getting EVOLVE and CHIKARA established, but CZW will be coming soon with the annual Tournament of Death card and ROH soon following that.
Enjoy!
EVOLVE Card 1
08.25.2112 from Brooklyn Lyceum, Brooklyn, NY
The Bravado Brothers vs. Young Bucks
This match ended in a draw (Double DQ) at 5:03
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Two of the premiere teams around get hi-lighted in this opening round match. The Young Bucks have made it known they intend on making their way through all the feds they can to make a name for themselves. They made a strong run for the Campeon de Parejas, but the Batiri played spoiler and kept them from making the final match. Still, they were impressive against opponents like the All Night Express, Age of the Fall, and even the Bricoes!
The Bravado Brothers are more keen to call EVOLVE home for now and welcome the challenge of the Jacksons.
Things started off with chain wrestling between Harlem and Nick. Harlem took the advantage and some quick tag work quickly had the Bravado Brothers in control.
They worked over Nick Jackson, but the young buck was able to fight back and tensions were high as Lance tagged Harlem back in and Nick and Harlem had another brilliant exchange that led to a pinfall attempt off the ropes!
Matt Jackson is in to make the save and here comes Lancelot! All four men are in the ring!
The ref issues multiple warnings, but when both Matt and Harlem push the ref down at the same time, the DQ was called for and we have a double DQ!
As the bell rings, Larry Sweeney makes his way out with a microphone!
SWEENEY: Gentlemen! Gentlemen! Excuse me... I can't help but think there has to be a better way to settle all this. A way that ties into the bigger picture. A way that resolves issues, puts smiles on faces, and crowns the Open the United Gate champs!
Now, before you get too excited, tho... You four won't be the only men involved... In fact, it gives me great joy to announce the official tag team of Sweet 'N' Sour Incorporated: They don't just Rock N Roll, they aren't only good for one hour a night, no ladies and gents, they are The ALL NIGHT EXPRESS!
Rhett Titus and Kenny King make their way out as the Bravados and Jacksons have finally separated.
"Reach for the sky boy!" The fans pop as the Briscoe Brothers are here!
JAY: Boy, you look sillier than a Korean Elvis Impersonator who happens to be a drag queen! Mark and I didn't come out to here run our gums, tho. We just wanted to let y'all know that we are team number four! And we will Open the United Gate!
It looks like we've got a four team tournament to determine the Open the United Gate champs!
It's been announced that the round robin style tournament will commence later tonite after the first round of the EVOLVE Championship tourney is over!
Drew Gulak vs. Ricochet
Drew Gulak defeated Ricochet with a Southern Lights Suplex at 10:54
Match Rating: 3.25
Match Notes: Both of these men want nothing more than to become the first EVOLVE champion, but first things first.
Gulak would be looking to out wrestle Ricochet and like wise, Ricochet would be look to use his speed and aerial assault to counter that.
The match played out in great fashion as both men paced themselves early on, but then started upping the ante when neither would budge. Ricochet used his hi risk aerial style to really take it to Gulak and looked like he might have the match in hand, but he missed the 630!
Gulak saw the opening and took full advantage. It was all he needed as he nearly put Ricochet away with the UNIVERSITY STRETCH. It was finally the Southern Lights Suplex that did it and Gulak advances!
AR Fox vs. Anthony Nese
AR Fox defeated Anthony Nese with a KRUNCH at 3:39
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: Fox and Nese went toe to toe and threw bombs early trying to end this one quickly. A smart strategy knowing the winner will have another match tonite.
Nese was looking for a cobra clutch suplex, but Fox fought back! Air Fox!
KRUNCH! 1, 2, 3!
Fox picks up the win and Nese is not happy. Su Yung makes her way to Nese's side quickly and it looks like the planning has already begun for the next step for the Premiere Athlete in spite of the loss.
Trent Barreta vs. Chris Hero
Trent Barreta defeated Chris Hero with a CO at 2:06
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes: This was a match that a lot of folks were wanting to see. It may be a first round bout, but these two are definitely on the map as top tier performers.
The match got off to a hot start as Hero talked some trash and shoved Baretta a couple times, but Baretta came back and kicked the knee! Hero went down and Baretta hit a double stomp and Hero rolled out. He couldn't seem to support any weight on his knee and there was some question about if he was fit to continue, but Baretta came over the top and caught Hero with a springboard corkscrew senton!
Both men were down, but Hero was clearly in a bad way and after Baretta made it back in, Hero could not answer the call and was counted out!
Medical officials came to check on the knee and Chris Hero had to be helped to the back, still not bearing any weight on his left knee.
Trent Baretta moves on, tho!
Jon Davis vs. Biff Busick
Biff Busick defeated Jon Davis with a DQ at 4:06
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: Match got off to a blistering pace as they exchanged holds and moves. Neither man had much of an advantage, but when the action spilled out, Busick seized the opportunity to go the low road and got away with a chair shot on Davis! He took the action back in and pressed his advantage!
HALF AND HALF SUPLEX! 1...2... NO! Davis kicks out!
The action would spill out again and an angry Davis seized his opportunity, but the ref caught him swinging the chair and called for the DQ!
Davis is enraged and argues with the ref over the earlier chair use as Busick wisely gets to the back celebrating his win!
Briscoe Brothers vs. The Bravado Brothers
Mark Briscoe defeated Harlem Bravado with a DOOMSDAY DEVICE at 2:09
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes: The Briscoes were certainly one of the surprises of the evening and they're sure to change the complexion of the four team tournament to crown the Open the United Gate champs.
They chain wrestled early, with Mark Briscoe taking the duke over Harlem Bravado.
The Briscoes utilized a quick tag to hit a Cut Throat Driver/Diving Leg Drop combo! Harlem is in trouble!
Jay makes another quick tag... No way! DOOMSDAY DEVICE! Jay cuts off Lancelot...
1, 2, 3!!! The Briscoes win in dominant fashion and the Bravado Brother are shocked!
All Night Express vs. Young Bucks
Nick Jackson defeated Kenny King with a MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK at 5:21
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: This one started off hotly contested with Nick and Kenny going back and forth. Titus was tagged in, but Jackson made a comeback. Matt was tagged in and we had the makings of a great tag team war.
Sweeney was at ringside shouting encouragement to his All Night Express. The Young Bucks, tho were running smooth and Matt Jackson came out on top of a great exchange with King and then tagged Nick... MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! Rhett is in and Sweeney leaps up on the apron, but Matt whips Titus into Sweeney as the ref counts the 1, 2, 3!
Drew Gulak vs. AR Fox
Drew Gulak defeated AR Fox with a Trailblazer at 3:39
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Both men wanted the win here to advance to the finals for the EVOLVE championship and we had a fast paced bout with lots of big moves right out of the gate.
It went back and forth and Gulak scored early with the Gulak Attack after things nearly broke down into a double DQ outside.
Still, Fox rallied back. It was short-lived tho as Gulak hit another Gulak Attack and would then apply the Trailblazer to force AR Fox to tap out!
Drew Gulak is in the finals!
Biff Busick vs. Trent Barreta
Trent Barreta defeated Biff Busick with a CRADLE BELL-TO-BACK DRIVER at 1:09
Match Rating: 0.10
Match Notes: Busick came out with chops and then charged Baretta in the corner. Baretta went up and over and Busic crached into the turnbuckle! Baretta then hit a top rope Frankensteiner for a nearfall and followed up with the CRADLE BELLY-TO-BACK DRIVER for a convincing win!
It's Baretta and Gulak in the finals! Who will be the first ever EVOLVE Champion?!
F.I.S.T. and Icarus vs. Quackensaw and Eddie Kingston
Mike Quackenbush defeated Chuck Taylor with a QUACKENDRIVER III at 10:51
Match Rating: 3.25
Match Notes: This Trios contest is brought to us by way of one of our associate promotions Chikara Honor Pro! Quackensaw and Eddie Kingston will be taking on the team of F.I.S.T., Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano, and Icarus!
We're fairly sure that all six of these men will see more in-ring time here in EVOLVE, but this one will be held under Chikara's Lucha influenced rules.
The opening saw Chuck Taylor get a major beatdown, but he somehow survived a Chikara special, two JIG N TONICs and a SLIDING D before finally making a desperation tag to Johnny Gargano!
His resilience was definitely worth noting, however it was pretty early in the bout.
They went back and forth for a time while Taylor tried to recouperate on the apron. Gargano and Icarus worked well together and worked smartly. The left the ring whenever they felt they were in trouble so the other could come in.
Gargano had Kingston where he wanted him and Taylor called for a tag and they hit an Assisted Ace Crusher, but Kingston wisely rolled out. In came Jigsaw and Taylor was still weak from earlier. It was all the opening Quckensaw needed as they hit the double-team and Quack followed up with a QUACKENDRIVER III to pick up the win!
Drew Gulak vs. Trent Barreta
for the EVOLVE Championship
Trent Barreta defeated Drew Gulak with a DQ at 11:21
Drew Gulak defeated Trent Barreta with an UNIVERSITY STRETCH at 17:57
Drew Gulak defeated Trent Barreta with an UNIVERSITY STRETCH at 25:13
Match Rating: 4.00
Match Notes: We've made out way to the final match to crown the EVOLVE Champion! Drew Gulak and Trent Baretta are primed to face off in this 2 out of 3 falls match for the title!
They wrestled back and forth early on and got in some chain wrestling, Baretta's agility beating out Gulaks slight strength edge, tho Gulak's power advantage kept things interesting.
Gulak began to punish Baretta and it looked like he was ready to put him away, but when the action spilled outside Baretta used a chair and got DQ'd!!! The first fall goes to Baretta but he is in a bad way and is busted open!!!
Gulak pursues the bloodied Baretta, but Trent comes back much to everyone's surprise and it looks like he's about to put Gulak away for the title!!
Gulak hits a lariat from no where off the ropes! UNIVERSITY STRETCH!
Baretta taps! We're going to a third and final fall!
They continue back and forth with Baretta proving he's still in the match, but he just can't get anything big started and Gulak comes back big with the Spine Splitter!
He applies the UNIVERSITY STRETCH again!!!
Baretta taps! The crimson-masked Trent Baretta fought hard, but he nearly passes out dur to the beating, blood loss, and pain in the final moments!
Drew Gulak is your EVOLVE Champion and stands over the fallen Baretta holding his championship high.
Drew Gulak won the EVOLVE Championship
Overall Card Rating: 2.19
Enjoy!
EVOLVE Card 1
08.25.2112 from Brooklyn Lyceum, Brooklyn, NY
The Bravado Brothers vs. Young Bucks
This match ended in a draw (Double DQ) at 5:03
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Two of the premiere teams around get hi-lighted in this opening round match. The Young Bucks have made it known they intend on making their way through all the feds they can to make a name for themselves. They made a strong run for the Campeon de Parejas, but the Batiri played spoiler and kept them from making the final match. Still, they were impressive against opponents like the All Night Express, Age of the Fall, and even the Bricoes!
The Bravado Brothers are more keen to call EVOLVE home for now and welcome the challenge of the Jacksons.
Things started off with chain wrestling between Harlem and Nick. Harlem took the advantage and some quick tag work quickly had the Bravado Brothers in control.
They worked over Nick Jackson, but the young buck was able to fight back and tensions were high as Lance tagged Harlem back in and Nick and Harlem had another brilliant exchange that led to a pinfall attempt off the ropes!
Matt Jackson is in to make the save and here comes Lancelot! All four men are in the ring!
The ref issues multiple warnings, but when both Matt and Harlem push the ref down at the same time, the DQ was called for and we have a double DQ!
As the bell rings, Larry Sweeney makes his way out with a microphone!
SWEENEY: Gentlemen! Gentlemen! Excuse me... I can't help but think there has to be a better way to settle all this. A way that ties into the bigger picture. A way that resolves issues, puts smiles on faces, and crowns the Open the United Gate champs!
Now, before you get too excited, tho... You four won't be the only men involved... In fact, it gives me great joy to announce the official tag team of Sweet 'N' Sour Incorporated: They don't just Rock N Roll, they aren't only good for one hour a night, no ladies and gents, they are The ALL NIGHT EXPRESS!
Rhett Titus and Kenny King make their way out as the Bravados and Jacksons have finally separated.
"Reach for the sky boy!" The fans pop as the Briscoe Brothers are here!
JAY: Boy, you look sillier than a Korean Elvis Impersonator who happens to be a drag queen! Mark and I didn't come out to here run our gums, tho. We just wanted to let y'all know that we are team number four! And we will Open the United Gate!
It looks like we've got a four team tournament to determine the Open the United Gate champs!
It's been announced that the round robin style tournament will commence later tonite after the first round of the EVOLVE Championship tourney is over!
Drew Gulak vs. Ricochet
Drew Gulak defeated Ricochet with a Southern Lights Suplex at 10:54
Match Rating: 3.25
Match Notes: Both of these men want nothing more than to become the first EVOLVE champion, but first things first.
Gulak would be looking to out wrestle Ricochet and like wise, Ricochet would be look to use his speed and aerial assault to counter that.
The match played out in great fashion as both men paced themselves early on, but then started upping the ante when neither would budge. Ricochet used his hi risk aerial style to really take it to Gulak and looked like he might have the match in hand, but he missed the 630!
Gulak saw the opening and took full advantage. It was all he needed as he nearly put Ricochet away with the UNIVERSITY STRETCH. It was finally the Southern Lights Suplex that did it and Gulak advances!
AR Fox vs. Anthony Nese
AR Fox defeated Anthony Nese with a KRUNCH at 3:39
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: Fox and Nese went toe to toe and threw bombs early trying to end this one quickly. A smart strategy knowing the winner will have another match tonite.
Nese was looking for a cobra clutch suplex, but Fox fought back! Air Fox!
KRUNCH! 1, 2, 3!
Fox picks up the win and Nese is not happy. Su Yung makes her way to Nese's side quickly and it looks like the planning has already begun for the next step for the Premiere Athlete in spite of the loss.
Trent Barreta vs. Chris Hero
Trent Barreta defeated Chris Hero with a CO at 2:06
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes: This was a match that a lot of folks were wanting to see. It may be a first round bout, but these two are definitely on the map as top tier performers.
The match got off to a hot start as Hero talked some trash and shoved Baretta a couple times, but Baretta came back and kicked the knee! Hero went down and Baretta hit a double stomp and Hero rolled out. He couldn't seem to support any weight on his knee and there was some question about if he was fit to continue, but Baretta came over the top and caught Hero with a springboard corkscrew senton!
Both men were down, but Hero was clearly in a bad way and after Baretta made it back in, Hero could not answer the call and was counted out!
Medical officials came to check on the knee and Chris Hero had to be helped to the back, still not bearing any weight on his left knee.
Trent Baretta moves on, tho!
Jon Davis vs. Biff Busick
Biff Busick defeated Jon Davis with a DQ at 4:06
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: Match got off to a blistering pace as they exchanged holds and moves. Neither man had much of an advantage, but when the action spilled out, Busick seized the opportunity to go the low road and got away with a chair shot on Davis! He took the action back in and pressed his advantage!
HALF AND HALF SUPLEX! 1...2... NO! Davis kicks out!
The action would spill out again and an angry Davis seized his opportunity, but the ref caught him swinging the chair and called for the DQ!
Davis is enraged and argues with the ref over the earlier chair use as Busick wisely gets to the back celebrating his win!
Briscoe Brothers vs. The Bravado Brothers
Mark Briscoe defeated Harlem Bravado with a DOOMSDAY DEVICE at 2:09
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes: The Briscoes were certainly one of the surprises of the evening and they're sure to change the complexion of the four team tournament to crown the Open the United Gate champs.
They chain wrestled early, with Mark Briscoe taking the duke over Harlem Bravado.
The Briscoes utilized a quick tag to hit a Cut Throat Driver/Diving Leg Drop combo! Harlem is in trouble!
Jay makes another quick tag... No way! DOOMSDAY DEVICE! Jay cuts off Lancelot...
1, 2, 3!!! The Briscoes win in dominant fashion and the Bravado Brother are shocked!
All Night Express vs. Young Bucks
Nick Jackson defeated Kenny King with a MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK at 5:21
Match Rating: 2.50
Match Notes: This one started off hotly contested with Nick and Kenny going back and forth. Titus was tagged in, but Jackson made a comeback. Matt was tagged in and we had the makings of a great tag team war.
Sweeney was at ringside shouting encouragement to his All Night Express. The Young Bucks, tho were running smooth and Matt Jackson came out on top of a great exchange with King and then tagged Nick... MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! Rhett is in and Sweeney leaps up on the apron, but Matt whips Titus into Sweeney as the ref counts the 1, 2, 3!
Drew Gulak vs. AR Fox
Drew Gulak defeated AR Fox with a Trailblazer at 3:39
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: Both men wanted the win here to advance to the finals for the EVOLVE championship and we had a fast paced bout with lots of big moves right out of the gate.
It went back and forth and Gulak scored early with the Gulak Attack after things nearly broke down into a double DQ outside.
Still, Fox rallied back. It was short-lived tho as Gulak hit another Gulak Attack and would then apply the Trailblazer to force AR Fox to tap out!
Drew Gulak is in the finals!
Biff Busick vs. Trent Barreta
Trent Barreta defeated Biff Busick with a CRADLE BELL-TO-BACK DRIVER at 1:09
Match Rating: 0.10
Match Notes: Busick came out with chops and then charged Baretta in the corner. Baretta went up and over and Busic crached into the turnbuckle! Baretta then hit a top rope Frankensteiner for a nearfall and followed up with the CRADLE BELLY-TO-BACK DRIVER for a convincing win!
It's Baretta and Gulak in the finals! Who will be the first ever EVOLVE Champion?!
F.I.S.T. and Icarus vs. Quackensaw and Eddie Kingston
Mike Quackenbush defeated Chuck Taylor with a QUACKENDRIVER III at 10:51
Match Rating: 3.25
Match Notes: This Trios contest is brought to us by way of one of our associate promotions Chikara Honor Pro! Quackensaw and Eddie Kingston will be taking on the team of F.I.S.T., Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano, and Icarus!
We're fairly sure that all six of these men will see more in-ring time here in EVOLVE, but this one will be held under Chikara's Lucha influenced rules.
The opening saw Chuck Taylor get a major beatdown, but he somehow survived a Chikara special, two JIG N TONICs and a SLIDING D before finally making a desperation tag to Johnny Gargano!
His resilience was definitely worth noting, however it was pretty early in the bout.
They went back and forth for a time while Taylor tried to recouperate on the apron. Gargano and Icarus worked well together and worked smartly. The left the ring whenever they felt they were in trouble so the other could come in.
Gargano had Kingston where he wanted him and Taylor called for a tag and they hit an Assisted Ace Crusher, but Kingston wisely rolled out. In came Jigsaw and Taylor was still weak from earlier. It was all the opening Quckensaw needed as they hit the double-team and Quack followed up with a QUACKENDRIVER III to pick up the win!
Drew Gulak vs. Trent Barreta
for the EVOLVE Championship
Trent Barreta defeated Drew Gulak with a DQ at 11:21
Drew Gulak defeated Trent Barreta with an UNIVERSITY STRETCH at 17:57
Drew Gulak defeated Trent Barreta with an UNIVERSITY STRETCH at 25:13
Match Rating: 4.00
Match Notes: We've made out way to the final match to crown the EVOLVE Champion! Drew Gulak and Trent Baretta are primed to face off in this 2 out of 3 falls match for the title!
They wrestled back and forth early on and got in some chain wrestling, Baretta's agility beating out Gulaks slight strength edge, tho Gulak's power advantage kept things interesting.
Gulak began to punish Baretta and it looked like he was ready to put him away, but when the action spilled outside Baretta used a chair and got DQ'd!!! The first fall goes to Baretta but he is in a bad way and is busted open!!!
Gulak pursues the bloodied Baretta, but Trent comes back much to everyone's surprise and it looks like he's about to put Gulak away for the title!!
Gulak hits a lariat from no where off the ropes! UNIVERSITY STRETCH!
Baretta taps! We're going to a third and final fall!
They continue back and forth with Baretta proving he's still in the match, but he just can't get anything big started and Gulak comes back big with the Spine Splitter!
He applies the UNIVERSITY STRETCH again!!!
Baretta taps! The crimson-masked Trent Baretta fought hard, but he nearly passes out dur to the beating, blood loss, and pain in the final moments!
Drew Gulak is your EVOLVE Champion and stands over the fallen Baretta holding his championship high.
Drew Gulak won the EVOLVE Championship
Overall Card Rating: 2.19