Booker Bill's Maple Leaf Wrestling

[gnw2022]

Amazing from top to bottom!The ad-libs brought the whole thing to life and the matches rock....kudos MLW!

[cruefan68]

I hope you had a great Christmas bookerbill. MLW continues to be one of my favorite feds and I liked that Road Warriors vs. Powers of Pain main event in Hamilton. The Road Warriors looked strong in retaining the titles but as Pariah noted the British Bulldogs are on the horizon. I'm really looking forward to that showdown plus Muldoon vs. Race at Maple Leaf Gardens!

[bookerbill]

Dec 25, 2021 19:00:13 GMT -5 Pariah said:

The Roadies pretty much dominated the PoP in that main event... Hopefully, the Bulldogs will give the champs more of a run for their money -- Dream match potential, to be sure... Enjoying the exploits of Candido & Regal as well... Fun times!

I was surprised as well that the Powers of Pain did not prove to be more of a challenge to the Road Warriors. That was a slight disappointment but the definitive win by the champs has cleared the path for the Warriors v. Bulldogs showdown at the next MLG show.

[bookerbill]

Dec 25, 2021 21:27:00 GMT -5 gnw2022 said:

Amazing from top to bottom!The ad-libs brought the whole thing to life and the matches rock....kudos MLW!

Thank you for the feedback and I am glad you are enjoying the action.

[bookerbill]

Dec 26, 2021 10:13:17 GMT -5 cruefan68 said:

I hope you had a great Christmas bookerbill. MLW continues to be one of my favorite feds and I liked that Road Warriors vs. Powers of Pain main event in Hamilton. The Road Warriors looked strong in retaining the titles but as Pariah noted the British Bulldogs are on the horizon. I'm really looking forward to that showdown plus Muldoon vs. Race at Maple Leaf Gardens!

Thank you for the holiday tidings my friend. I hope your Christmas was great as well.
I am really looking forward to the first MLG show of the year as well with a pair of intense title matches signed for the top of the card.

[bookerbill]

Card 40 – Maple Leaf Wrestling – Ringside – Brantford Civic Centre, Brantford, Ontario (2022.01.01)

Bruiser Costa v. Hillbilly Jim
Referee: Morgan Dollar
This was a back and forth brawl from start to finish. Jim attempted for the submission win with his BEAR HUG but Costa punched free and the action carried on. A knee drop from Costa nearly ended it late before the action spilled to the floor. Jim was able to reverse a whip and Costa went shoulder first into the ring post. Costa was in trouble and a big boot to the face set up another BEAR HUG for the win. Winner: Hillbilly Jim. ** ½

Jackie Fargo v. Fritz Von Goering
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Von Goering took control early but after a brawl on the floor, Fargo came back and dominated the balance of the match. Von Goering kicked out after an ATOMIC DROP but Fargo immediately hit his finisher again for the win. Winner: Jackie Fargo * ½

Trillium Title Tournament
Fabulous Moolah (2) v. Candi Divine (7)
Referee: Morgan Dollar
This one ended quickly as Moolah took control at the bell. A pair of head butts stunned Divine and allowed Moolah to catch Divine with a JACKNIFE CRADLE to advance to the next round. Winner: Fabulous Moolah. DUD

Bill Apter gives us the rankings as of the end of the 2021

Canadian Heavyweight Champion: William Muldoon (4)
1. Harley Race (Cdn)
2. Shane Douglas (1)
3. Masked Superstar (7)
4. Jim Londos (5)
5. Barry Windham (3)
6. Chris Candido (2)
7. Al Snow (8)
8. Fritz Von Goering (-)
9. Val Venis (-)
10. Mikey Whipwreck (-)

Canadian Open Tag Team Champions: Road Warriors (COTT)
1. Valiant Brothers (1)
2. Powers of Pain (2)
3. Steve Regal & Chris Candido (-)
4. Hillbilly Jim & Al Snow (3)
5. British Bulldogs (-)

Gordon Solie interviews Masked Superstar but things are interrupted by Mikey Whipwreck and a wild brawl starts and spills towards the ring.

Masked Superstar v. Mikey Whipwreck
Referee: James Beard
This was a wild battle that spilled out of the ring several times and Beard let them go and ringside was tore up several times. Inside the ring, Whipwreck was fearless and managed to hit his finisher WHIPPER SNAPPER three times but Superstar managed to kick out each time. Superstar ate a chair shot during a brawl on the floor and then Whipwreck hit his finisher a forth time and claimed the victory. Winner: Mikey Whipwreck ***

Powers of Pain (The Barbarian & Warlord) w/Mr. Fuji v. Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Joey Marella
The action quickly spilled outside and Barbarian slammed “Handsome” Jimmy through the ringside table. Marella quickly called for the bell and disqualified the Powers of Pain. Warlord and Barbarian then took out Johnny Valiant with an ELEVATED CLOTHESLINE leaving the Valiant Brothers in a heap. Winners by disqualification: Valiant Brothers. DUD

Canadian Heavyweight Title Match – William Muldoon {ch] v. Al Snow w/Head
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Al Snow does not take kindly to Dollar cautioning him about Head. Muldoon is flawless in his countering and Snow could not find any way to break through. Muldoon took the action to the mat several times and including a hammerlock & ½ nelson and later used a double shoulder lock to damage the upper body. Snow had a brief opening and tossed Muldoon into the corner but the champion avoided the follow through charge sending Snow shoulder first into the corner. Muldoon quickly rolled up Snow for the three count to retain the title. Winner: William Muldoon **

WRESTLING
SUNDAY January 9th 7:30 PM

CANADIAN TITLE MATCH
William Muldoon [ch] v. Harley Race

CANADIAN OPEN TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Road Warriors [ch] v. British Bulldogs

TEXAS DEATH MATCH
Sandman v. Jim Londos

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE
Masked Superstar v. Mikey Whipwreck

SEE T.V. WRESTLING SAT. CH. 00 AT 1:00 PM
Exhibition of Strength and Science
MAPLE LEAF GARDENS

[Pariah]

Moolah continues to look strong in the Trillium title tournament... She's gonna be tough to beat... And I enjoyed Fargo's impressive win over Fritz... Might be cool to see him start climbing the rankings... Fun stuff, as always!

[cruefan68]

Mikey Whipwreck over Masked Superstar was a big upset but Mikey is known for pulling those off. Valiant Brothers vs. Powers of Pain was an interesting matchup for sure plus it was good to see William Muldoon retain the title over Al Snow. I can't wait for the big night at MLG!

[bookerbill]

Card 41 – Maple Leaf Wrestling – Ringside – Brantford Civic Centre, Brantford, Ontario (2022.01.08)

Jim Londos v. “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Londos dominated this one from bell to bell but the match victory did not come quickly as Regal was able to avoid Londos’ finisher but still takes a beating before Londos uses a standing toehold to get the submission. Winner: Jim Londos **

Tully Blanchard w/J.J. Dillon v. Val Venis
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Blanchard and Dillon share their opinions with how to referee with Dollar who does not appreciate the advice. This was a super competitive showdown that spilled in and out of the ring. Blanchard took control after running Venis into the ring post earning some solid heat. Blanchard punished Venis but could not get the three count before Venis has an opportunity on the floor and sent Blanchard into the post. The match was back and forth from that point. Late in the action, Venis whipped Blanchard into the corner and charged in. Blanchard moved out of the corner and Venis crashed hard into the buckles. Blanchard rolled Venis up and scored the three count with his feet on the ropes! Winner: Tully Blanchard ***

Val Venis is interviewed by Gordon Solie and is not pleased with what just happened in the ring. He demands that Commissioner Teddy Long give him another shot at Tully Blanchard tomorrow night at Maple Leaf Gardens.

George Tragos v. Sandman
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Sandman is in a foul mood and looks like he may actually attack Dollar before the bell. The official is shaken up. Tragos is able to keep the early action a wrestling match and has some success but Sandman turning things in his favour after a brawl on the floor. A WHITE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP ends it. Winner: Sandman * ½

Barry Windham & “Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez v. British Bulldogs (Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith)
Referee: Morgan Dollar
This was action packed from the opening bell. Fernandez & Windham dominated the Bulldogs first against Kid and then later against Smith. Kid survives a SWEETWATER SUPERPLEX and later Smith kicks out after a FLYING BURRITO and a deathjump cross body from Fernandez. Windham traps Smith in a BLACKJACK CLAW which brings both Smith and Fernandez into the action. Dollar loses control of the action and throws out the match calling for a double disqualification. Both sides brawl after the match. Winners: Double disqualification. ***

Shane Douglas w/Francine v. Harley Race
Referee: James Beard
Race controlled the early action but Douglas showed he had come to Brantford to fight taking control of the action after tossing Race off the top of the corner. Race survived a PITTSBURGH PLUNGE as Douglas unleashed a wicked offensive attack. Race appeared to be finished after back to back BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEXES but managed to kick out of the cover at the last possible second. The fans were on their feet as the competitors traded slams off the top of the corner within minutes of each other. Race planted Douglas with a VERTICAL SUPLEX but Douglas was able to kick out. Race then hit a second VERTICAL SUPLEX and Francine was unable to cause a distraction and Race picked up the three count. Winner: Harley Race *** ½

Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Road Warriors are interviewed by Gordon Solie and then promise to continue to dine on destruction. As the champions leave for the ring, they are attacked by the Valiant Brothers! The Warrior’s opponents Marcus Alexander Bagwell & 2 Cold Scorpio join the battle and it is mayhem. Scorpio takes a chair shot from Jimmy Valiant. Animal press slams him into the ring.

Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) w/Paul Ellering v. 2 Cold Scorpio & Marcus Alexander Bagwell
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Dollar calls for the bell and Animal takes Scorpio back to the floor and smashes him with a spiked wrist band. Dollar quickly calls for the bell and disqualifies the champions. It is a DOOMSDAY DEVICE for Bagwell as the show goes off the air. Winners: Marcus Alexander Bagwell & 2 Cold Scorpio by disqualification. DUD

WRESTLING
SUNDAY January 9th 7:30 PM
CANADIAN TITLE MATCH
William Muldoon [ch] v. Harley Race

CANADIAN OPEN TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Road Warriors [ch] v. British Bulldogs

TEXAS DEATH MATCH
Sandman v. Jim Londos

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE
Masked Superstar v. Mikey Whipwreck
PLUS… Powers of Pain, Shane Douglas, Raging Bull, Valiant Brothers, Val Venis

SEE T.V. WRESTLING SAT. CH. 00 AT 1:00 PM
Exhibition of Strength and Science
MAPLE LEAF GARDENS

[Spider Kid]

I bet shane Douglas and Harley Race was a good one to play.