Booker Bill's OWN

[bookerbill]

Thanks for the comments Pariah. I agree that the combo of Mack & Terex could be interesting and make a good run in a tag team division. Round two of the title tournament will be a four way and so will round three but the competitors will need to win matches to qualify for the four way battle. The last spot in the title match will be awarded to the winner of a battle royal. Should be an interesting ride and Cage will have plenty of opportunity to earn one of spots in the title match.

Card 05 – PWA Wrestle Craze – Alpine Club, Kitchener, ON

C & C Wrestle Factory (Caprice Coleman & Cedrick Alexander) v. Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)
Nick Jackson opens the match with Caprice Coleman with a whip into the corner followed a wicked looking clothesline. MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK follows and this one is over in two moves. The fans are not pleased and give great heat to the Bucks during their post-match celebration. dud

Pure Wrestling Title Tournament Block A Match – Jay Lethal v. Jay Briscoe
The Tournament Action rolls out early this evening. What a match. Briscoe looks impressive from the outset with a mix of brawling and high impact moves leading up to a JAY DRILLER that only gets a two and half. Lethal then mounts an incredible comeback including Hail to the King for a near fall and LETHAL INJECTION but Briscoe is able to get the shoulder up. Both men are spent as the action went back and forth. Lethal found himself in deep when the action went to the floor but he managed counter a deathjump cross body with a dropkick that looks nuts. Lethal went back to basics with a figure four leglock. It was affective and Lethal would go back to the hold several times until he picked up the submission victory giving him two huge points in the tournament and eliminating Jay Briscoe from the title picture at the same time. ***

Pure Wrestling Title Tournament Block B Match – Roderick Strong w/Truth Martini v. Mark Briscoe
Each point is proving to be crucial in the B block and there was a nervous energy in the ring at the outset of this match. Briscoe was able to brawl his way into control of the action but Strong managed to get he best of an exchange on the floor and went to work including four consecutive Death By Rodericks that had the fans reeling. Briscoe survived a STRONG HOLD and mounted a comeback mainly through brawling at ringside. Briscoe sent Strong into the ringside table spilling its contents all over the floor. The upended table would come into play during the finish as Strong would set up the table at ringside and slingshot Briscoe into it snapping the wood and half and earning a monster chant from the fans. However, the referee was not as impressed and called for the disqualification. Briscoe had two points and Strong may have cost himself a shot at the finals. **

“Die Hard” Eddie Edwards v. “Unbreakable” Michael Elgin w/Truth Martini
Ringside remains electric for the introductions of the next match. Edwards knew that he had to avoid Elgin’s power to stand any chance in this one and he was anything but successful early on as Elgin tossed him around the ring including a ring shaking Deadlift Powerbomb. Elgin landed a SPINNING SIT OUT POWERBOMB for a two and half count before Edwards caught a break and managed to counter a deathjump with a toss to the mat. Edwards went on an offensive run that including superkicks that nearly took Elgin’s head off and a series of Achilles Locks. Edwards hit the DIE HARD but could not get the three count. Elgin stopped Edwards cold with a Deadlift Powerbomb and that was the beginning of the end for Edwards. The second SPINNING SIT OUT POWERBOMB of the contest was enough to give Elgin the hard fought win. ** ½

Pink Ladies (Madison Eagles & Jessie McKay) v. Sara Del Rey & Kellie Skater
It seems the ladies always come into action in PWA with something to prove and tonight is no different. The Ladies cut off Skater early on and work over their fellow Australian. Del Rey gets the tag and the momentum turns but the referee gets caught up in the action and goes down (three moves). Twice Del Rey hits a ROYAL BUTTERFLY on Eagles but the referee is still down. The official recovers and the action continues. Eagles is able to slam Del Rey off the top corner and momentum again turns. It goes back and forth. Skater looks great with a seated abdominal stretch on McKay. McKay and Staker go to the floor and McKay rams a chair into Skater’s midsection causing the referee to call for the disqualification. The ladies leave ringside to great heat. **

Pure Violence Match – “No Fear” Mike Mondo v. Tomasso Ciampa
What a hard hitting contest from start to finish. It was back and forth early on until Ciampa killed Mondo with a clothesline out of the corner and then connected with PROJECT CIAMPA for a very near fall. The fans got behind Mondo and he responded ducking out of running knee at ringside sending Ciampa crashing into the ring rails. Back inside, Mondo takes full advantage getting near falls from a jumping big boot and a Mondo Facebuster. They go back to the floor and Mondo Irish whips Ciampa into the rails. Back in the ring, Mondo catches Ciampa with a second jumping big boot and it is enough for the win. Some fans may have been looking for more plunder but an emotionally charged win for Mondo in any event. **

Pure Wrestling Title Tournament Block B Match – “American Wolf” Davey Richards v. Shelton Benjamin
The fans settled in for a potential classic and they did not go home disappointed. The counters were flawless and this was a non-stop flight to action town. Richards struggled early with Benjamin’s diverse offense and nearly fell to a PAYDIRT. Richards was able to comes back and work his way to an ANKLE LOCK but Benjamin made the ropes. The action continued back and forth with each man having long stretches in control can coming close to victory but coming up just short. Benjamin hit two more PAYDIRTS but could not get the three. Twice in the last few minutes of the match both men go for clotheslines and crash to the mat. The first time Benjamin crushes Richards with a springboard clothesline and the fans thought it was over but the American Wolf gets a foot on the ropes. The second time they collide they appear to crack heads and Benjamin gets the worst of it and is busted open. Richards takes full advantage with a series of Alarm Clocks and then the ANKLE LOCK. Benjamin does not have a counter and Richards moves into the lead in Block B. *****

Pure Wrestling Title Tournament Block A Match – Homicide v. “Wrestling’s Worst Nightmare” Kevin Steen
The only undefeated competitors in the A Block collided in the main event. There was nothing pretty about the absolute mugging that took place in this one. Steen was like a man possessed and tore through his opponent from the opening bell leading to a PACKAGE PILEDRIVER. Somehow Homicide lifted his shoulder and the fans exploded. Homicide was never in the match however as Steen punished him on the floor with a chair leaving Homicide a bloody mess. A powerbomb on the apron did more damage and then Steen bit Homicide getting a huge reaction from the fans. F-CINQ ended the violence. **

The fans were treated to near scientific perfection and extreme violence in the same night. Looking at the tournament action, Kevin Steen continues to run away with the A block and only Jay Lethal can stop him from winning the block and moving onto the final by winning balance of the matches and having Steen lose each of his matches. That is not likely going to happen so Steen should advance from the block. In the B block Davey Richards is on top with four points and then all the other competitors are deadlocked at two points each. Richards has a bye in the next round so he will soon have some company. That action will take place on Card 9 and the tournament matches will be Shelton Benjamin v. Mark Briscoe and Roderick Strong v. El Generico in the B block while in the A Block Homicide faces Jay Lethal and Jay Briscoe battles Rhino. Up next, Card 7 will feature all ladies as eight of the best female competitors will battle in an eight competitor tournament.

[Pariah]

Snap! As you touched upon, what a contrast in matches... Richards and Benjamin put on a wrestling clinic, while Steen tries to bite Homicide's face off... Would love to see the American Wolf make it to the final...

The Young Bucks gave a commanding performance... And even though some people in the crowd were disappointed (based on the subpar rating), I enjoyed Mondo vs Ciampa... Both men fought hard and there were some decent hardcore spots...

Looking forward to the women's showcase... Excellent work!

[cruefan68]

Another outstanding show and Davey Richards vs. Shelton Benjamin was off the charts. I would really love to see Richards go against Kevin Steen in the finals but we will have to see how that plays out as far as the rest of both blocks go. Jay Lethal over Jay Briscoe via submission was a nice surprise underneath. I am really looking forward to the women's tournament that should be a lot of fun.

[bookerbill]

Thank you for the comments Pariah and cruefan68

Card 06 – Smash Any Given Sunday – The E Zone, Toronto, ON

Jigsaw v. Caleb Konley w/Larry Dallas
A really solid opener. Konley dominates the action early on and this leads to an OH! FACE but Jigsaw is able to make the ropes to keep himself alive. Backed by the fans, Jigsaw makes an impressive comeback which includes a series of slams and superkicks that the crowd eats up. Quackendriver I nearly ends it and Jigsaw has the match won after a JIG ‘N’ TONIC but Dallas has one of his valets distract Jigsaw allowing Konley to turn things around after a roll up. It is back and forth. Konley gets the advantage and nails a HOME WRECKER for two. OH! FACE but Jigsaw makes the ropes once again. Konley drags his opponent back to the middle of the ring and locks in another OH! FACE for the submission victory. *** ½

Biff Busick v. Icarus
Another excellent back and forth encounter. Early on it is all Busick but Icarus is able to counter a HALF AND HALF SUPLEX attempt and then pulls even with Busick move for move. There is an excellent exchange between the two where Icarus hits a suplex into submission nearly getting the win before transitioning into the WINGS OF ICARUS that also nearly gives him the victory. The forearms from Busick look incredibly stiff but Icarus is game and picks up another near fall from a BLU-RAY. Busick keeps coming however and picks up near falls of his own off of a Biff Blockbuster and later after a decapitating clothesline. Another decapitating clothesline turns Icarus inside out and leads to a HALF AND HALF SUPLEX off the top rope for the three count. Great ovation for Busick as he is announced as your winner. *** ½

AR Fox v. Drew Gulak
An interesting contrast in styles between these two competitors who know each other very well. The story in this one was Gulak being able to slow the match down from the outset and frustrate Fox’s attempt at offense and in turn frustrate the fans who were hoping for some high spots. It was not to be as Gulak wrestled a smart defensive style that gave Fox fits. Gulak did step things up when the opportunity presented itself like when he hit a Gulak Attack but for the most part he was countering. The action end up at ringside where Fox’s frustration boiled over and a wild brawl started. The fans were into the exchange but the referee was not calling for double disqualification. * ½

Uhaa Nation v. Brodie Lee
Two big men who could really move. The fans were buzzing from the outset but Nation was on fire tonight and dominated the action from bell to bell. We get all of his spots and the fans eat it up. A ULTRA COMBINATION looks impressive but Lee gets the shoulder up. Nation then mounts the corner for a perfect cross body block and gets the squash three count. *

Eddie Kingston v. Jon Davis
Back at Smash Inception these two had a war with Davis coming out on top. Much to the pleasure of those who purchased a ticket, the war continued tonight. A Chop Battle opened the match and set the tone. Kingston nailed a half nelson suplex for a near fall before the power of Davis took over the match. Davis battered Kingston with high impact slams and suplexes. Spinal Bombs shook the ring and a pair of lariats turned Kingston inside out and lead to a two count. Kingston was finally able to counter attack and went on an impressive run of his own that including his own Lariat and another half nelson suplex. They battled on the floor and then on the top of the corner. Kingston pushed Davis off and to the match before hitting a perfect SLIDING D to get his win back. Great ovation from the fans who were wondering when tickets would be available for the rubber match between these two competitors. ***

El Generico & Bryan Danielson v. Team FIST (Chuck Taylor & Johnny Gargano)
The fans were chanting before this one even started. Taylor was working the fans for heat with fun results. There was plenty of action for the fans to get into as these four men battled back and forth. Danielson broke out CATTLE MUTILATION early on and perhaps too early as it did not get the submission out of Taylor. FIST were able to get some heat on Generico mid way through the contest after a low blow from Gargano turned things around. Generico was able to counter Taylor’s deathjump cross body block with a powerslam for a near fall and the momentum switched. Generico was able to hit a BRAINBUSTAAAHHH! on Taylor that unglued ringside but did not get the three count. Taylor then made the ropes to escape CATTLE MUTILATION. Gargano was able to back into the action but his attempt at another low blow was blocked by the American Dragon. Gargano was able to hang on through a CATTLE MUTILATION but Danielson transitioned perfectly to a TRIANGLE CHOKE and picked the win for his team. Once again the Smash faithful showed respect for the winners with a huge ovation. ****

Inner City Machine Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet) v. Premier Athlete Brand (Trent Barreta & Anthony Nese) w/Su Yung
The story in this one was the power advantage of the Premier Athlete Brand who dominated against Ricochet. The Guns caught a break and were able to get a tag which lead to Swan hitting the CHICKEN FRIED DRIVER on Nese for a two count. However, PAB quickly corrected course and took back over. Barretta punished Swan with a pair of GOB STOPPERS and a DUDE BUSTER but could not get the three count. Nese tagged in and finished Swan with a Spider German Suplex for the three count. Dominating win for Premier Athlete Brand. **

Mike Quackenbush v. Claudio Castagnoli
At Inception, Quackenbush made the Swiss Superman black out in a Chikara Special and Castagnoil was looking for some payback tonight. The fans are totally into the David v. Goliath dynamic and both these competitor play their roles to perfection. The speed of Quackenbush sets him apart and gives him the early advantage. He breaks out the Chikara Special to a huge pop and a Quackendriver does some damages. Quackendriver II does not get the win before Castagnoli is able to put his own skill set on display. The uppercuts look incredible and a UFO has the fans reeling. The go to the floor and Quackenbush does not back down going blow for blow with Castagnoli. Castagnoli monkey flips Quackenbush into the steel post in a sick looking spot that is the move that ends the match. The referee calls for the disqualification. After the match, Castagnoli goes for RICOLA BOMB at ringside but Jigsaw arrives in time for the save and brawls with Castagnoli. Ares joins the battle and security is needed to pull the two sides apart. ** ½

[Pariah]

I question the ref's decision to disqualify Castagnoli in the main event, viewing this as a somewhat cheap victory for Quackenbush... Maybe an intense tag team encounter to help settle the score?

Really enjoyed El Generico & Danielson vs. Team FIST... Some truly memorable moments in that one... And Kingston vs. Davis looked to be quite the battle as well... But, I think my favorite match of the night was the Midnight Son's exciting win over Jigsaw... Excellent stuff!

[cruefan68]

I agree with everything that Pariah said. I also really like the way your OWN is shaping up with some nice territorial action. Looking forward to upcoming events especially the continuation of the Pure Title tournament.

[bookerbill]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and follow along.

Card 07 – PWA Elite Eight Tournament – Alpine Club, Kitchener, ON

Sara Del Rey v. Cheerleader Melissa
There is a great intensity as these two lock up to kick off the tournament. Del Rey gets the advantage with a clothesline and the action goes to the floor. Outside, Del Rey grabs a chair but Melissa steals it back and cracks Del Rey with it. The bell sounds and the referee has made a very quick disqualification call. The fans are not pleased but Del Rey is through to the next round. (dud)

MsChif v. Leva Bates
The Joker look tonight for Bates which is fitting given that she is in the ring with MsChif. The speed of Bates gives her the early advantage which leads to a Sliced Bread #2. McChif bails and Bates is game for a brawl on the floor. Neither competitor is interested in getting back into the ring and the referee decides to throw the match out. There is no winner and we have back to back controversial decisions that give the top of half of the draw to Sara Del Rey. (dud)

Mercedes Martinez v. Nicole Matthews
Martinez is on fire from the outset and simply destroyers Matthews from bell to bell. The brutal chops take a toll as does the series of forearms and suplexes. It is all Martinez who picks up several near falls including one after a sick looking brainbuster that had the fans cringing. A FISHERMAN BUSTER gets the three count (* ½)

Lufisto v. Kimber Lee
A battle between to woman who know their hardcore wrestling so the fans were ready for anything. Lee picks an early near fall off of a Cobra Clutch Suplex (ch) and Lufisto comes back with a Tiger Suplex for a near fall of her own after getting the best of an exchange at ringside. The action goes outside again and this time Lee grabs a chair and cracks Lufisto across the back. The bell sounds and three out of the four first round bouts ends in a disqualification. Lufisto advances and promoters are not happy with the first round results. (*1/2)

There is brief intermission before the second round of action gets underway.

Lufisto v. Mercedes Martinez
The fans were settled after the intermission and where hoping for the action to pick up. They were not disappointed. Lufisto is fired up early on and we get all of her classic spots including a BURING HAMMER for a near fall. Martinez is able to avoid a cannonball in the corner and gets the upper hand. A clothesline in the corner nearly kills Lufisto and scores a two count. Martinez lays in the chops and forearms. Lufisto goes hard into the buckles but ducks out of the corner when her opponent charges sending Martinez crashing hard into the corner. Lufisto takes advantage with a quick roll up and scores the pin. Good match. **

MsChif & Nicole Matthews v. Leva Bates & Cheerleader Melissa
The action really picked up for this match as the momentum went back and forth. All four competitors had their moments to stand out and took full advantage of every opportunity to do so. Bates was particularly good including a PEPSI PLUNGE that looked awesome and picked up a two count on Matthews while Sliced Bread #2 also nearly ended it. A highlight of the contest came when Melissa nailed MsChif with back to back curb stomps followed by AIR RAID CRASH but MsChif kicked out of the cover at 2 ½. The fans were biting at all the near falls as the match reached it’s conclusion. MsChif punished Bates with Gates of Hell II and then hit the DESECRATER for the three count. *** ½

Sara Del Rey v. Lufisto
Lufisto is fired up and despite having wrestled the extra match tonight takes the early advantage. A flurry of chops and jabs sets up a MANGALIZER but does not get the win. They brawl to the floor and Del Rey arms herself with a chair cracking Lufisto across the back. The referee calls for the bell and we have yet another disqualification finish. The fans are not impressed but Lufisto sends Del Rey packing with a Tiger Suplex and then is presented with the Elite Eight Trophy as the fans give her a solid ovation. *

Somewhat disappointing night of action from the ladies of Pure Wrestling Association. The ongoing round robin Pure Wrestling Title Tournament continues on Card 9 with Mark Briscoe taking on Shelton Benjamin in Block B action and Jay Lethal battling Homicide in Block A action. Also in Block A, Jay Briscoe takes on Rhino and in the main event Roderick Strong facing El Generico in a Block B match.

[Pariah]

Unfortunate that so many of the first round contests ended in DQ finishes... And even the one that didn't was a lackluster showing... Still, that's how the dice bounce from time to time...

The one tag team bout of the night was a bit more impressive... Was rooting for Leva Bates & Cheerleader Melissa to capture the win, but MsChif was taking no prisoners... Congrats to SDR on taking the Elite Eight Trophy...

Looking forward to more Pure Wrestling Title Tournament action... I'm picking Benjamin, Homicide, Jay Briscoe and Strong to win their respective matches... Can't wait!

[cruefan68]

It may have been disappointing because of the disqualification decisions but otherwise the action was pretty good throughout the night. It was cool to see Lufisto pick up the tournament win and I thought the tag match was really great. Looking forward to the continuation of the Pure Wrestling Title Tournament.

[bookerbill]

My high expectations for the Elite Eight were crushed by the dice for sure. Thank you for the feedback. Now onto hopefully some clean finishes.

Card 08 – Alpha 1 The Next Level – Knights of Columbus Hall, Hamilton, ON

Pinky v. Manimal
It was clear from the outset that the referee would have his hand full for this one. The fans were solidly behind Maninal but he could not get anything going as Pinky battered him in and out of the ring. Blow after blow rained down on Manimal including several shots with a chair that really brought out the heat from ringside. Pinky went back to a chair for the third time and finally the referee made the disqualification call. Pinky clearly had not concern for the loss as he just straggled to the back mumbling “he is a nobody.” * ½

The Hobo v. vOodOo kAos
Entertaining bout that saw the momentum go back and forth before it was all said and done. kAos held the upper hand early on and even hit a GONZO BOMB for a near fall. With the fans support, Hobo mounted a great comeback leading to back to back Railroad Spikes for a pair of two counts. A Hobo victory was not to be however as kAos came back and hit a Falling Star followed by Thank You, Goodnight. Hobo the took a second GONZO BOMB for the three count. ** ½

Rockness Monsters (Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime) v. PPRay (“Pretty” Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas)
The fans expected another fast paced bout for these two teams and they were not disappointed. PPRay looks impressive early on but Goodtime was able to counter Rosas’s clothesline in the corner with one of his own sending both men to the mat. Yuma tags in and immediately hits SEX FACTOR for a near fall. That really got the fans into the action. PPRay regains the advantage against Goodtime with some double teaming leading to DROP DEAD GORGEOUS for a near fall before Rosas mounts the corner for a perfect looking cross body deathjump giving PPRay the victory. **

James “Main Event” Morgan w/Stu Stone v. Nick Madrid
This match was epic. The story early on was Morgan overpowering his opponent and then working towards a submission with a series of Fujiwara arm bars and Bottle Openers. Madrid just refused to quit and came back with a suddenly flurry capped off with RUNNING OF THE BULLS for a near fall that Stone just watched from the floor. It was back and for some time with Morgan for the most part holding the advantage with Madrid getting his spots in here and there. Morgan went back to the arm bar again and again but Madrid always found a counter or his way to the ropes. Madrid then went on a tear leading to a North Lights suplex but Stone was able to cause a distract keeping the action going during what would have bene a three count for Madrid. It was back and forth from that point with Madrid hitting his high spots and Morgan countering in an effort to keep the match grounded. In the end, Morgan was able to avoid several of Madrid’s move set, including ducking away from a missile dropkick at one point, and focus on the arm eventually getting the submission with a Fujiwara arm bar. *****

Scorpio Sky v. Shaun Ricker w/Percy Pringle III
The story in this one was Ricker’s size and he pushed round Sky from bell to bell. Ricker absolutely dominated the action from start to finish. Sky did show some guts kicking out after a GRAVY TRAIN but D.T.B. did some damage and an Up and Over Neckbreaker ended the squash. *

Joey Ryan v. Adam Pearce
These two know each other very well after years of battling in the same rings up and down the American west coast. Ryan connects with a spear early on to get the momentum going his way but a WALK OFF comes up short of the three count. It is back and forth with plenty of brawling in and out of the ring. Pearce is able to spill Ryan to the floor with a backdrop that is a sick looking spot. Ryan is never the same after that and Pearce scores a couple of near falls before planting Ryan with a spinebuster for the win. **

The Tribe (Navajo Warrior & Hawaiian Lion) Olivia v. Los Banditos (Tito Escondido & Rico Dynamite) w/Mademoiselle Rachelle
There were some high expectations heading into the match and both teams delivered. There was plenty of brawling and double teaming throughout this battle. The Banditos connected with back to back BANDITO BADLANDS early on against Hawaiian Lion but could not get the three count. Not to be outdone, The Tribe also hit their finisher RESERVATON DEVASTATION twice on Rico Dynamite. The pin saves were blocked but Dynamite was able to avoid defeat. Escondido caught Lion with an F5 but Lion kicked out the cover when the fans thought it was over. The Tribe stepped up their attack late in the match. Warrior punished Dynamite at ringside with his strap. The referee ignored the protests of Rachelle and allowed the action to continue. Lion finished off the match picking up the submission on Escondido with an ANKLE LOCK. ****

Alpha Male Title Tournament Semi Final Four Way Elimination: Willie Mack v. Terex v. Brian Cage v. Mikey O’Shea
The open fall was epic. The action went back and forth between all four competitors and by the time it was all said and done everyone’s fatigue count was eight or higher. There were come crazy highlights. Mack dove onto Terex at ringside but Terex counter and slammed Mack through a ringside table! Everyone hit their finisher at one point but there was always someone to break up the fall. Mack delivered some payback by knocking Terex off the corner and to the mat getting a loud reaction from ringside. Later, Mack blew ringside away with a CHOCOLATE THUNDER BOMB on Terex that looked insane and nearly killed both men. Fans wondered if the fall would ever end. At one point all four men were down after a series of six consecutive finishers and pin saves which received a huge “this is awesome chant” from the fans. O’Shea got the advantage against Terex. IRISH CAR BOMB. Kick out. IRISH CAR BOMB and Terex gets the shoulder up. IRISH CAR BOMB and Cage breaks up the pin. Cage nails O’Shea with a WEAPON X and gets the first pin. All three men are exhausted and Cage gets the advantage on Terex after blocking a charge to the corner. Cage quickly locks in an inverted cloverleaf that looks great and is it enough to end Terex’s night. Mack and Cage both know that the first mistake could be the difference in this one and it is Cage that makes it. Mack counters a charge to the corner with a backdrop that spills Cage over the top to the floor. Back inside, Mack hits a deathjump smash which sets up a CHOCOLATE THUNDER BOMB in the middle of the ring. Mack advances to the title match after an epic war. *****

What a main event. One of the most fun matches to play out in some time. Willie Mack joins Shaun Ricker in the finals of the Alpha 1 tournament. Up next, the competitors of Alpha 1 head to “Proving Ground” on Card 12 which will be main evented by the third four way elimination match to determine the next participant in the Alpha 1 Title match. The participants of the four way elimination will be determined by four qualifying matches earlier in the night.