Old Skewl Chikara

[Thomas (TK)]

"THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH"
2.5.15.6 (Crosscard with ACCW)
Toyota Stadium; Toyota, Japan


Brock Lesnar versus Brodie Lee(Chikara)
A leftover feud from ACCW as Brodie Lee left that fed to join with Chikara and Lee has never beaten the "Beast"...that is until now! The action went back and forth for a couple a minutes until Brodie caught Lesnar with a series of BIG BOOTS! After a nasty whip into the steel steps, Brodie Lee rolled his opponent into the squared circle and the referee slapped the mat three times. (**).


The Hooligans & Ciampo versus Da Soul Touchaz(Chikara)
This TRIOS match was decent. Richardson used a delayed vertical duplex early in the bout against Alex Koslov but the Hooligan member was able to tag out to Rocky Romero The Hooligan member executed a failed pin attempt after a springboard suplex, tossed Richardson into the ropes, and tagged out to Ciampo! BAM! Ciampo was leveled with a runnnig clothesline and Richardson tagged out to Rockett and the Soul Toucha dove through the ropes onto Ciampo before tagging out to Acid Jazz. Acid Jazz executed a Missle Dropkick on Koslov for a failed pin attempt but would be countered shortly afterward with a Red Scare 2 for the Chikara Campeonates de TRES to tap out (* 1/2).

**Ladder Match**
Matt Syndal versus Icarus
This match was awesome! So many bumps that could have ended the match on numerous occasions and the Toyota Stadium received their money's worth on this match alone. At the waning moments, Syndal performed a devestating Moonsault double knee drop from a 12 foot ladder and busted open Icarus with a flying bulldog over the top rope onto a 6 foot ladder that was laying over the ring apron and security railing! However, Syndal went to the well once too often as he climbed to the top of the 20 foot ladder and would be hit by debris thrown by an irate Chikara fan! This gave Icarus enough time to climb up and perform an ungodly Arabian Face Buster for the duke. (****)

QT Marshall versus Jervis Cottonbelly(Chikara)
Sad match really...Cottonbelly's "unrelenting" offense witnessed a Polite Driver that needed Marshall's manager to interfere and put his foot on the bottom rope to stop the count. Shortly afterward, Jervis clamped on a downtown lock to give Chikara another win for the evening. (1/2 *)

**ACCW Tag Champs versus Campeonatos de Parajes**
Blackout (Ruckus & Blk Jeez) versus BDK (Tim Donst & Pinkie Sanchez/Chikara)
Another one sided affair! Blk Jeez and Tim Donst started the contest but after being tossed into the ropes- Donst caught Jeez attempting a backbody drop and countered with a piledriver! Donst quickly went for the SDT but didn't hook the leg for only two count! Donst tossed Jeez out onto the arena floor and went flying with a top rope planca that put the ACCW star in lala land! The BDK member tossed his opponent back into the aquared circle, executed another SDT, and covered Blk Jeez for the count of three. (*)


Jessika Hovoc (Wicked Ass B*tches (WAB)) versus Satyrne(Chikara)
Satyrne controlled the bout for an extensive amount of time but missed a suicide dive that set up back-to-back TRIPLE COMBOS for Havoc to pull victory from the jaws of defeat. (DUD)

ReDragon versus Ophidian Portal (Chikara)
Oh my goodness! This match epitomizes tag team wrestling and has to be considered fora match of the year candidate! The action went back and forth for nearly twenty minutes with redrawn hit ARMAGGEDON early on that nearly received the three count...Amasis performed a top rope plancha followed by a SNAKE CHARMER and both members of the Osirian Portal performed their version of the Hi and Low that shook up O'Reilly! Only moments later, Amasis used OSIRIAN SACRAMENT to put reDRagon member's shoulders down for the three count. (****).

**ACCW Champion versus Chikara Grand Champion**
Kevin Steen versus Claudio Castagnoli (Chikara)
This match has Andre the Giant as guest commentator and the WWA Champion would play a major part in the bout. Cladio has been running his mouth about several of the sister territories but has been able to back it up...that is until now! Kevin Steen tossed the Chikara Champion around like a wet noodle and even landed the feared F-CINQ! However, the other members of the BDK stormed the ring but Steen easily disposed of the intruders! Claudio, however, made a B-line toward the locker room but was stopped by the WWA champ (who stepped in front of the retreating Swiss Superman). Andre the Giant motioned,"Where you going? Get back in the ring!!" Claudio turned his back and looked to get back into the ring but quickly turned around and tried to clothesline the WWA Champion! Of course, it had no affect unless you count making the giant angry! Andre picked up Castagnoli and executed a chokeslam onto the announcer's table! The referee had no other choice but to declare this match a NO CONTEST! (***)

[Pariah]

Solid action from start to finish...

Awesome win by Brodie Lee to take down 'The Beast'... That alone made this a Five Star show!

[Thomas (TK)]

KING OF TRIOS
2.12.15.7
Kintetsu Hanazono Rugby Stadium; Higashiōsaka, Japan
NIGHT ONE

- Da Soul Touchaz received a FORFEIT win from the trio of Bam Bam Bigelow, Shane Douglas, and Chris Candido after the Lucha Libre de Mexico trio failed to appear (DUD);

- Incoherence (Incoherence & Delerious) won against BDK (Ares, Pinkie Sanchez, & Tim Donst); after Delirious caused Pinkie Sanchez to be counted out (** 1/2);

- The Baltic Seige defeated Von Erichs (David, Kevin, & Kerry/WWA Southern); after Latvian Proud Oak caught David Von Erich in a BALTIC EDGE maneuver (****);

- The Midnight Express(MPW) outlasted Chikara Chicks; after Jim Cornette slammed Sara del Rey via. TENNIS RACKET (** 1/2);

-Destruction Corporation muscled American Wolves & Marty Janetty(CSCW); after Max Smashmaster used a Spinebuster on "Die Hard"Eddie Edwards (*** 1/2);

- Neo Solar Temple (UltraMantis & Osirian Portal) outwrestled F.I.S.T. (Archibald Peck, Brodie Lee, & Johnny Gargano); after Ophidian executed DEATH GRIP on Brodie Lee (** 1/2);

- Ricochet, Matt Syndal, & Alex Colon (ACCW) defeated The Swarm; after Matt Syndal forced assailANT to be counted out (*);

- The Colony upset The Batiri; after Soldier Ant used TKO on Obaryon (** 3/4).

NIGHT TWO MATCH UPS:
Soul Touchaz vs. Incoherence
Baltic Seige vs. Midnight Express & Jim Cornette
Destruction Corporation vs. Neo Solar Temple
Ricochet, Syndal, & Colon vs. The Colony

[Pariah]

Would've liked to see The Batiri go the distance, but it wasn't meant to be...

Also surprised to see Jannetty & American Wolves out so soon...

Gotta pick Ricochet, Sydal & Colon to take it all the way.

[Thomas (TK)]

KING OF TRIOS
2.19.15.8
Kintetsu Hanazono Rugby Stadium; Higashiōsaka, Japan
NIGHT TWO

- Incoherence slipped by Da Soul Touchaz, after Hallowicked caught Willie Richardson with a GRAVEYARD SMASH (*);

- Midnight Express & Jim Cornette(MPW) won against Baltic Seige, after "Sweet" Stan executed a ROCKET LAUNCHER on Latvian Proad Oak (***);

- Neo Solar Temple outwrestled Destruction Corporation, after Amasis used a sunset flip on Blaster McMassive (****);

- The Colony stunned Ricochet, Matt Syndal, and Alex Colon(ACCW); after Fire Ant used BEACH BREAK on Matt Syndal (***);

- In the main event, Nick Bockwinkle (MPW Champ) caught Claudio Castagnoli (Chikara Grand Champ) via. BOCKWINKLE SLEEPER (* 1/2).

NIGHT THREE MATCH UPS:
Incoherence vs. Midnight Express & Jim Cornette
Neo Solar Temple vs. The Colony

[Pariah]

Disappointing loss for Ricochet, Sydal & Colon, but The Colony are tough to beat in this type of matchup... Really enjoying the Trios tournament... Good fun!

[Thomas (TK)]

KING OF TRIOS
2.26.15.9
Kintetsu Hanazono Rugby Stadium; Higashiōsaka, Japan
NIGHT THREE

- Gran Akuma debut was successful against Jarvis Cottonbelly via. TENCHI CRASH(*);

- In a KING OF TRIOS THIRD ROUND MATCH, Midnight Express & Jim Cornette won against Incoherence; after Bobby Eaton used a spinning neckbreaker on Delirious(1/2 *);
NOTE Icarus ran down to ringside and pushed Delirious off the top turnbuckle and this swayed the match to Cornette's team.

- In a Triple Threat Tag Team Match, Throwbacks beat Los Ice Creams and 3.0; after Dasher Hatfield used GRANDSLAM DUNK on El Hijo del Ice Cream (** 1/2);

- In a KING OF TRIOS THIRD ROUND MATCH, Neo Solar Temple outwrestled The Colony; after Ophidian used Durnt Driver on Green Ant (****);

-In a Chikara Grand Championship Title Match, Claudio Castagnoli(ch) made quick work of Brodie Lee with a Running European Uppercut (DUD);

- In the KING OF TRIOS FINAL ROUND, Neo Solar Temple defeated Midnight Express & Jim Cornette to win the King of Trios Trophy; after Amasis used EGYPTIAN CONNIPTION (**).

[Pariah]

Great ending to your King of Trios tournament... Thoroughly entertaining to watch it all play out...

Nice job by Claudio on retaining the Grand Championship as well!

[Thomas (TK)]

"A GIANT AMONGST MEN"
3.5.15.10
Isesaki, Japan

- Brodie Lee leveled Satyrne via. BIG BOOT (**);

- In one-on-one action, Kobold won against Gran Akuma by disqualifcation (1/2 *);

- In tag team action, The Throwbacks outlasted Incoherence; after Sugar Dunkerton used a crossbody block on Frightmare (** 1/2);

- Icarus bludgeoned Delirious via. WINGS OF ICARUS (* 1/2);

- IN A CAMPEONATAS DE TRIOS NON-TITLE MATCH, Da Soul Touchaz(ch) squeezed by Neo Solar Temple; after Willie"Da Bomb"Richardson used POUNCE on Amasis (**);

- IN A CAMPEONATAS DE PARAJAS NON-TITLE MATCH, The Colony (Soldier Ant/Green Ant) handed BDK a loss; after Green Ant used a CHIKARA SPECIAL GREEN on Tim Dunst (** 1/2);

- IN A CHIKARA GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP NON-TITLE MATCH, Claudio Castagnoli defeated Chuck Taylor by disqualification (1/2 *);

- In the main event, a 20-Man Battle Royale was held in the WWA Champion's (Andre the Giant) honor:
(Order of Elimination):
1) Max Smashmaster (Blaster McMassive)
2) Jervis Cotton Belly (Andre the Giant) via. BIG SPLASH
3) Archibald Peck (Obariyon) via. full powerslam
4) Shane Matthews (Latvian Proud Oak) via TREE TOP DROP
5) Sara del Rey (Estonian Thunderfrog)
6) Lithunian Snow Troll (Obariyon) via. FLYING DDT
7) Ice Cream Jr. (Andre the Giant)
8) Andre the Giant (Blaster McMassive)
9) Obariyon (Johhny Gargano)
10) Scott Parker (Daizee Haze) via. Dazee Cutter
11) Ares (El Hijo del Ice Cream)
12) El Hijo del Ice Cream (Kodama) via. FLYING BLOCKBUSTER
13) Fire Ant (Estonian Thunderfrog)
14) Johnny Gargano (Kodama) via. FLYING BLOCKBUSTER
15) Estonian Thunderfrog (Blaster McMassive)
16) Daizee Haze (Flex Rumble Crunch)
17) Latvanian Proud Oak (Kodama)
18) Flex Rumblecrunch (Kodama)
19) Kodama (Blaster McMassive) via. SIT-OUT CHOKE SLAM
WINNER: Blaster McMassive

[Pariah]

Excellent show! A Battle Royal is always a rockin' addition... Very surprised at how early Andre got eliminated (or that he didn't win the whole thing, to be honest)... Entertaining!