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Post by pikemojo on Jul 21, 2021 16:29:39 GMT -5
Nice win by Petey. I had thought Bandido but Petey is a worthy winner. Thanks! I am a fan of Petey Williams so I am definitely happy with this outcome but it didn't expect it. I kind of expected Pete Dunne to win... and he didn't even make it out of the first round. The tournament was a lot of fun to roll out. It felt pretty authentic to how I would have liked a tournament like this to feel if it were real life. Lots of variety of styles, experience and nationalities. And an unexpected outcome. Really fun! |
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Post by pikemojo on Jan 2, 2022 0:08:57 GMT -5
LCW Monday Night TNT
Monday, March 18 – Year 1
The show opens with Ted DiBiase and the Million Dollar Corporation in the ring.
DiBiase: Lately Sherri and I have been discussing a very specific corporate acquisition. I’m normally far too busy to deal with matters like this but this is a special occasion. THIS is a banner acquisition. Diamond Dallas Page, please make your way down here join me in the ring.
“Self High Five” hits and DDP makes his way to the ring, high-fiving fans on the way down.
DiBiase: I’m going to make this SUPER simple for you, Dallas. The Million Dollar Man and Diamond Dallas Page. Side by side. Picture it… DiBiase and DDP… LCW tag team champions. Diamonds go hand in hand with millions, don’t they, Page?
DDP: Haha! They sure do, Ted. BUT you and I both know I’m not one to spend a whole lot of time in a group. I like to be a lone wolf. To do things my own way.
DiBiase: I know it, Page. I know it. You want gold? You want a shot at those tag team titles? You can’t do that alone. I’ll even sweeten the deal though, Page. Name your price, Page. You know I’m good for it. Every man has a price, even you, Page.
DDP smiles: It’s a great offer, Ted. I’ll tell you what, I respect you enough to think it over. Let’s meet back here at the end of the night and I’ll have my answer for you.
DiBiase: You think it over. Think it over good and long. You wouldn’t want to make the wrong choice, if you catch my drift… Ah hahaha!
DDP cocks his head and squints his eyes just a little before exiting the ring.
LCW TV Title: Reckless Youth vs. Gorgeous George – Reckless Youth and Gorgeous George go toe-to-toe. Gorgeous George looks like he’s slowly gaining advantage before he gets hit with a barrage of some of Reckless Youth’s strongest moves. Reckless Youth has George pinned. 1… 2… and the ring bell rings before the count of 3. Reckless Youth and the referee turn to look and Cherie Dupre rang the bell herself. She shrugs and simply says, “Oops.” The distraction is more than enough for George to double leg Reckless Youth and lock in another SPINNING TOE HOLD. Reckless Youth has no choice but to tap out. Gorgeous George is the new champion but he insists that Cherie hold onto the belt.
Amber Gertner searching around backstage:
Gertner: I’m supposed to meet Courtney Rush somewhere back here. It’s so dark though. I can barely see where I’m going. Courtney?
Rush: We are Rosemary.
Gertner: Oh, there you are.
The camera light catches up to her and we see Courtnery Rush crouched in a corner with Maria Manic and Penelope Ford behind her.
Gertner: Who is Rosemary?
Rush: We are Rosemary?
Gertner: Oh, is that the name of your new group here?
Rush points over her right shoulder.
Rush: Manic.
She then points over her left shoulder.
Rush: Penelope.
She then points to herself.
Rush: We are Rosemary.
Gertner: Ummm… OK, Rosemary, what are we doing back here… in the dark?
Rosemary: We feel equally at home in the shadows as we do in the pit of fire.
Gertner: Ok, ok… I don’t but that’s OK. Now that all of you are out of the women’s title tournament, where does your focus lie?
Rosemary: Focus? No focus. Only despair. Ruin. Fear. Destruction.
Rosemary sprays a red mist into the camera as Manic and Penelope scream. Amber Gertner and the cameraman scurry away.
Back in the ring, The Midnight Express and Jim Cornette are ready with a microphone.
Cornette: Rex Havoc! I can’t believe we’re even out here wasting our time and my peppermint scented breath on you. But here we are… You mentioned that Logan Black will be back and ready for action on April 7. Say, isn’t there something going on April 7? Shoot… that’s right. LCW’s next big event, Spring Breakout just so happens to be on that very same night. Let’s settle this silly little rivalry you’ve concocted in your silly little pea-brain. The Midnight Express versus the tortured, angsty, lonely souls, Black and Havoc. At Spring Breakout.
Rex Havoc and Laura Phoenix come out onto the stage:
Havoc: Sounds great to me but let’s have a little warm up. How about me versus Eaton or Condrey right now?
Cornette: You know what, you’ve got it. But let’s make it a double feature! You versus Loverboy Dennis right now. Then, next Monday night, you’ll take on Beautiful Bobby. But I warn you… you may not make it to Spring Breakout.
Havoc: Let’s go!
Rex Havoc vs. Dennis Condrey - Rex Havoc pours on the offense early on, hoping to steal a win from the tag legend. Condrey reverses after a series of turnbuckle whips doesn’t go Havoc’s way. A gut wrench suplex a few minutes later gets Condrey the victory, with no physical involvement from Cornette, Eaton or Laura Phoenix.
LCW Women’s Tournament Quarter-Final: Sherri Martel vs. Sumie Sakai – Sumie Sakai punishes Sherri Martel early but Martel battles back to make it a really close contest. Sakai manages to surprise Martel with a moonsault to get the victory. Great match!
LCW Tag Team Tournament Quarter-Final: MJF & Alexander Hammerstone vs. John Kermon & Jeff King - MJF lets Hammererstone do the heavy lifting, tagging in occasionally to put the boots to an already downed opponent. When all four wrestlers get into a wild brawl, referee Bryce Remsburg disqualifies both teams. Dave Marquez walks out onto the entrance ramp and says “In order for this tournament to continue, I need a winner. Bryce, I’m going to ask you to restart the match but any other issues from you four and I’ll call in the alternate team.” After the restart, MJF and Hammerstone keep John Kermon on the outside looking in. Jeff King is double teamed over and over and finally he’s unable to escape MJF’s CROWBAR and taps.
Super Cruiserweight title presentation:
Dave Marquez and Petey Williams are already in the ring.
Marquez: Over the past few weeks, the LCW fans have bore witness to one of the greatest light heavyweight wrestling tournaments of all time. We had some of the top wrestlers from six different countries around the world. And you, Petey Williams, a true underdog story… You rose above the fray.
Petey Williams: And that’s where you’re wrong, Dave. You all may have thought I was an underdog… that I had no chance at winning this tournament… but I knew. I KNEW! This tournament featured wrestlers from the US, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Japan and England. The fans voted. Not one vote was cast for Petey Williams but in the end the Canadian Destroyer conquered all. I’m not scornful that fans, wrestlers and matchmakers looked past me. But no one is looking past me now! Now every super cruiserweight on this roster is looking up at me, clawing their way up the ladder for a chance at me and my belt. And the fans’ standing ovation last night was more than enough proof that they have all come around. Ladies and gentlemen… Dave Marquez… I am honored to be your first ever LCW Super Cruiserweight champion!
The crowd cheers as Dave Marquez presents him with the brand new super cruiserweight title.
Lou Thesz vs. Bruiser Brody - Lou Thesz dominates the match, picking up a big win over Bruiser Brody after a perfect THESZ PRESS.
The show is almost over but Ted DiBiase is waiting in the ring for DDP’s answer. DDP joins DiBiase and the Million Dollar Corporation in the ring. He gets a big smile on his face and shakes DiBiase’s hand, seemingly agreeing to join the Million Dollar Corporation before pulling him into the Diamond Cutter. DDP rolls out of the ring and makes his way out through the crowd as DiBiase’s minions try to chase after him.
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Post by TTX on Jan 2, 2022 11:59:57 GMT -5
George vs Youth was definitely a mixed emotions match for me. Congrats to George for winning. Nice win by Condrey as well.
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Post by pikemojo on Jan 2, 2022 21:01:33 GMT -5
George vs Youth was definitely a mixed emotions match for me. Congrats to George for winning. Nice win by Condrey as well. I'm a fan of the Reckless Youth generation of indy wrestlers so it was good to see him get some gold, even if the reign was on the shorter side. |
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Post by pikemojo on Jan 6, 2022 14:54:44 GMT -5
LCW Thursday Night Thunderstrike
Thursday, March 21 – Year 1
Just like on Monday night, Ted DiBiase starts the show in the middle of the ring surrounded by the rest of the Million Dollar Corporation.
DiBiase: DDP… Monday night you got the opportunity of a lifetime but you pissed it away… just like your ex-wife pissed away your alimony payments. HAHAHA
Sherri: Shoulda got a prenup!
DiBiase: You’ve got that right. Then again, sound financial decisions has never been Page’s strong point. You go at it solo, Page. In life and in the ring. See where it gets you.
With that, ‘Self High Five’ hits and DDP walks out onto the stage.
DDP: Ted, you and I have known each other for quite a while. That’s why I tried to give you a respectful answer Monday night. But then you went and threatened me if I made the ‘wrong choice.’ So, yeah, I’m gonna fly solo again. BUT you were right about something. You said that The Million Dollar Man and Diamond Dallas Page had a nice ring to it. I actually had a little conversation with LCW President Dave Marquez. He agrees. The Million Dollar Man versus Diamond Dallas Page. And it’s goin’ down at Spring Breakout.
DiBiase: No! No! Not a chance!
DDP: Oh, and that shiny gold belt around your waist will be on the line.
With that DDP walks off.
DiBiase: We’ll just have to see about all of that. For now though, it’s time for The Million Dollar Man to secure that Tag Team Tournament reserve spot. And with DDP proving his lack of any sort of loyalty, I reached out to someone I knew would have my back. Virgil, get on out here.
Virgil walks down to the ring. He and DiBiase shake hands and get ready for their match.
LCW Tag Team Tournament Reserve Match: Ted DiBiase & Virgil vs. Reckless Youth & Nick Mondo – The announcers explain that the Reckless Youth & Nick Mondo team came about very quickly, with very little relationship between the two other than their long time on the indies. During Gary Michael Cappetta’s introductions DiBiase and Virgil attack, sending Mondo tumbling to the outside and Reckless Youth going head first into the turnbuckle. DiBiase and Virgil spend the majority of the match working over Reckless Youth. When Nick Mondo is able to get into the match, he doesn’t fare much better and is forced to tag the worn Reckless Youth back in. Virgil manages to get the pin after a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP. The Million Dollar Man and Virgil are the LCW Tag Team Tournament reserve team.
“Precious” Paul Ellering is live with The Road Warriors:
Hawk: You know what I love about tag team tournaments?
Animal: What’s that, Hawk?
Hawk: 32 men enter and only 2 leave champion. It’s the closest we can come to gladiator combat.
Animal: Oooohhhh, that would be sweet! The Road Warriors versus the lions in the Roman arena.
Hawk: Those lions wouldn’t stand a chance!
Animal: You’ve got that right! And neither do any of the other teams in the tag team tournament.
Ellering: Veni, vidi, and vici. Veni, vidi, and vici! The Road Warriors came! They saw! And they’re conquering the entire tag team tournament and the entire tag division. Like Christians being fed to the lions, The Road Warriors are feeding their need for blood, pain and destruction on the teams in this tournament.
Lenny Lane vs. Bandido - Lenny Lane puts on the performance of a lifetime and absolutely steamrolls the lightning quick luchador. The finish comes after a MEMORY LANE.
LCW Women’s Tournament Quarter-Final: Daizee Haze vs. Madison Rayne - Madison Rayne dominates, getting the quick win with a RAYNE CHECK. Madison Rayne lays the boots to Daizee Haze after the match. Barbi Hayden runs down and makes the save, backing Madison Rayne into the corner. Daizee Haze looks to be OK. Barbi Hayden and Madison Rayne both get devilish grins their faces as they both commence attacking Haze. Another RAYNE CHECK and a HAYDEN HALO leaves Daizee Haze laying in the ring clutching at her neck.
The Vachons vs. Jim Duggan & Martin Stone - Duggan and Butcher Vachon start the match with an evenly matched fight but when their partners tag in, it’s a completely different story. Mad Dog Vachon has Martin Stone’s number at every turn and he pins Martin easily after a PILEDRIVER.
Dave Marquez makes his way to the ring.
Marquez: At this time, I would like to invite Johnny Saint, Pete Dunne and Shynron to join me in the ring.
All three wrestlers make their way to the ring.
Marquez: At Best of the Super Juniors, the three of you were able to win a six man tag match against another group of tournament participants and top Super Cruiserweight prospects in Reckless Youth, Wani & Samuray del Sol. What an incredible night of international Super Cruiserweight action it was. And as you all know, Petey Williams went on to win that tournament. Well, now I’m in need of a challenge for Petey at Spring Breakout. Next Monday night, the three of you will compete in a 3 way dance for the number one contendership!
The crowd’s cheering quickly turns to boos as MJF walks out.
MJF: This is bullsh**! One of these losers is going to be a number one contender? When you have the pinnacle of this business right in front of you? Skip the ménage à trois on Monday and put me in the ring against Big Petey Putz at Spring Breakout.
Marquez: MJF, there’s no question you are a pro wrestling prodigy...
MJF gets a cocky grin on his face.
Marquez: BUT, there’s no chance I’m gifting you a title shot. We all witnessed how you attempted to steal every victory you got in the tournament. These 3 men are going to earn their title shot. I suggest you make an attempt to do the same.
Sherri Martel vs. Nora Greenwald - Nora Greenwald cruises to victory with her FLIPPING SEATED SENTON. Sherri is shaking her head after the loss, visibly disappointed.
Randy Savage vs. Greg Valentine - Valentine attacks Savage as he enters the ring and the match is underway quickly. Valentine has Savage in some serious trouble. A struggle on the top turnbuckle sees Valentine take a rough spill and a Macho Man piledriver keeps him down for the pin. AJ Styles runs in and attacks both Savage and Valentine. Valentine is helpless but Macho Man runs AJ Styles off as AJ yells “I’m not done!”
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Post by TTX on Jan 6, 2022 15:00:08 GMT -5
Go Molly Molly. Nice victory by Savage and Macho Madness will run over Styles.
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Post by pikemojo on Jan 6, 2022 15:00:14 GMT -5
I'm trying something a little different with the formatting. Trying to make the interview/promo type segments a little easier to read. Let me know if you have any better suggestions.
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Post by Pariah on Jan 6, 2022 20:38:38 GMT -5
I'm trying something a little different with the formatting. Trying to make the interview/promo type segments a little easier to read. Let me know if you have any better suggestions. Your presentation is top notch, my friend... The different segments are very easy to digest... My only suggestion is that I would like to see the result of each match highlighted in some way... This could easily be achieved by writing Winner: NAME (in all caps maybe) at the conclusion of each match summary. Really like seeing DDP as a top player... And of course, you've got me completely hooked with that shocking run-in by AJ... Truly phenomenal! |
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Post by pikemojo on Jan 6, 2022 21:39:33 GMT -5
I'm trying something a little different with the formatting. Trying to make the interview/promo type segments a little easier to read. Let me know if you have any better suggestions. Your presentation is top notch, my friend... The different segments are very easy to digest... My only suggestion is that I would like to see the result of each match highlighted in some way... This could easily be achieved by writing Winner: NAME (in all caps maybe) at the conclusion of each match summary. Really like seeing DDP as a top player... And of course, you've got me completely hooked with that shocking run-in by AJ... Truly phenomenal! Thank you for the feedback! Really appreciate it! I'll do as you say with the match results in the future. That's a great idea. |
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Post by pikemojo on Jan 6, 2022 21:40:31 GMT -5
Go Molly Molly. Nice victory by Savage and Macho Madness will run over Styles. Always nice when the dice favor my favorites!  I've always been a Molly Holly fan. Doesn't hurt that she's from Minnesota. |
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I've always been a Molly Holly fan. Doesn't hurt that she's from Minnesota.