Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 42
CITY AUDITORIUM
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
04-22-23 – 04-23-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and announces teams are coming out of the woodwork to participate in the tournament at Three's A Crowd. He runs down today's program including Curt & Larry Hennig being in action and the feature match, a CPW Women's Title match.)

Chaz Taylor vs. Marty Jannetty
Taylor came out fast and caught Jannetty flat-footed. Taylor held the advantage for quite some time before Jannetty turned the tables. Jannetty controlled the match from there and put Taylor away with a ROCKER DROPPER.

Post match: Jannetty helped Taylor to his feet and patted him on the back before both men left the ring together.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Colt Cabana
Patterson announces that Cabana will defend his title against former champion Danny Hodge then asks Cabana if he's ready for the challenge. Cabana points out that he beat Joe Blanchard for the title and Joe Blanchard beat Hodge, so it stands to reason that Cabana should beat Hodge. Cabana then questions how Hodge got a title shot so quickly anyway. He surmises that Hodge must have slicked some palms or even worse, but says he won't go in to that right now as he has to go continue training for next week's title defense.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program then ponders how neither of the two teams in the next match will be participating in the tournament at Three's A Crowd.)

Curt & Larry 'The Axe' Hennig vs. Project X (Mr. X & Dr. X)
This match was a wild brawl from the opening bell and it didn't take long for the match to break down. The action spilled out of the ring where Curt and Dr. X brawled until the ref disqualified both men.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Blackjack Mulligan & Sean Casey
Patterson announces Mulligan and Casey will be joined by Chaz Taylor as the trio of Texans will compete in the tournament at Three's A Crowd. Mulligan says that Texas boys need to stick together and that's exactly what they are gonna do. Casey interjects that their Texas connection is what's going to work as a fluid team and win the Three's A Crowd tournament.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and shows footage of last week's program in order to remind everyone of the attack by the Irwins on Von Raschke after Von Raschke's successful TV Title defense. Leseveren says Von Raschke and The Crusher are surely looking for revenge in the next match.)

Baron Von Raschke & The Crusher vs. Long Riders (‘Wild’ Bill & Scott ‘Hog’ Irwin)
This was a wild back and forth match as the action took place inside and outside the ring. Both teams executed multiple tags as they continued to brawl. The action spilled out of the ring, where Crusher was disqualified after he slammed Scott through a ringside table.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Stan Hansen
Patterson asks Hansen about Bruiser Brody's loss last week and Brody's ultimate departure from CPW. Hansen states they had a good run and he's sure they'll catch up with each other down the road, but right now Hansen is looking to accomplish some things on his own. Suddenly, Johnny Mantel comes up into view. Patterson questions Mantell why he's there. Mantell responds by approaching Hansen and asking him if he'd be interested in competing in the Three's A Crowd tournament. It seemed to raise Hansen's ire just a bit as he snapped back that he just said he was going out on his own. Mantell then offers Hansen $1,000 to be his partner. Hansen says his price is a lot higher than that. Mantell counters by saying whatever the price is, he'll pay it. Hansen puts his arm around Mantell and says now we're talking and ushers him off screen.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back from the break and announces it's time for our feature contest)

CPW WOMEN’S TITLE MATCH
Melina vs. CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez
Melina gained several early near falls and was extremely frustrated she wasn't able to put Martinez away. Martinez battled back and gained a couple of near falls herself. The action spilled out of the ring, where Martinez grabbed a chair. The ref tried to stop her from using it, but Martinez shoved him out of the way and blasted Melina. The ref immediately called for the disqualification.

(Leseveren comments on how things really escalated quickly and got out of hand before thanking the fans for watching and inviting them to tune in next time.)

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 43
CITY AUDITORIUM
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
04-29-23 – 04-30-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and announces that we are just one week away from Three’s A Crowd. He says that means things are heating up here on today’s program as well and runs down today’s program, including Larry Zbyszko and Melina being in action in addition to hearing from CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams. He finishes up by announcing today’s feature match up, where CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Colt Cabana defends his title against former champ Danny Hodge then segues to the first match featuring newcomer ‘Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell.)

'Jumpin' Jim Brunzell vs. Bryan White
White had an early advantage, but Brunzell recovered and beat White with a HIGH FLYING DROPKICK.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Ox Baker
Patterson asks Baker about his dust up with Larry Zbyszko in the battle royal at Fools Rush in and Baker chuckles. Baker says he heard that Zbyszko is crying about getting a love tap. Baker warns Zbyszko the next time they meet, it’s going to be more than just a tap and he may very well send Zbyszko to the hospital. Patterson then asks Baker about teaming with the Long Riders at Three’s a Crowd. Baker responds by saying he thinks he fits in pretty well alongside a couple of rough and tumblers like the Irwins and their trio has as good as chance as any to win the tournament.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on Ox Baker’s warning to one Larry Zbyszko. Leseveren says both men will be at Three’s a Crowd and could be when they next encounter each other. He adds it also could be during our next match as Zbyszko is in action.)

Larry Zbyszko w/ Dark Menace vs. Rick James
Zbyszko toyed with James throughout the match and finally put him away after multiple head slams into the turnbuckle.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams
Patterson asks the champs about teaming with CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader at Three's A Crowd. Williams says he's actually teamed with Vader before in Japan and knows full well what he brings to their team. DiBiase comments that the three of them are the most dominant wrestlers in CPW and it's going to take a lot for their trio to not win the tournament at Three's A Crowd.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back from the break and comments on how Johnny Mantell's cousin 'Dirty' Dutch will be joining him at ringside for this match.)

Don Leo Jonathan vs. Johnny Mantell w/ 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell
Jonathan opened the match by planting Johnny with a side slam off the ropes. Jonathan looked to put the match away early with a high risk move from the top rope. 'Dirty' Dutch proved what a dirty player he is when he shoved Jonathan off the top rope, but instead of landing in the ring, Jonathan landed in a heap on the floor at ringside. Jonathan was in a real bad way and Johnny took advantage of his fortune, pounding Jonathan nearly into submission. The official finally declared Jonathan could not defend himself and ended the match.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Women's Champion Mercedes Martinez
Patterson comments on how Melina gave her everything she could handle and Melina should receive another shot at the title. Martinez admits she may've underestimated Melina's ability in the ring, but next time she knows exactly what to expect. Martinez says the rematch has already been signed for Three's A Crowd and the outcome will be much, much different.


(Leseveren says he agrees with Lola Patterson and Melina deserves a rematch considering the way the last match ended. He reiterates she's now got it at Three's A Crowd.)

Melina vs. Susan Green
Green gave Melina all she could handle, gaining two early near falls, and if that wasn't enough Mercedes Martinez came to ringside and distracted Melina. It proved to be too much for Melina and Green got the victory with a TEXAS BULLDOG.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Konnan
Patterson welcomes Konnan to CPW and asks him about being invited to appear at Three's A Crowd. Konnan responds by saying how excited he is to compete at Three's A Crowd and he thinks his trio will be very entertaining for the fans. He says he's very happy to introduce the Mexican style of wrestling to the CPW fans.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and announces that it's time for the feature contest.)

CPW JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Danny Hodge vs. CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Colt Cabana
This match ended up being a classic. It was a great back and forth contest as both men exchanged moves and holds, but never gaining the advantage for too long. Both men gained multiple near falls before both men caught each other with a clothesline as Hodge came out of the corner. Hodge recovered first and got the pin with an OKLAHOMA SIDE ROLL to win the title.

(Leseveren congratulates Hodge on regaining the CPW Jr. Heavyweight Title and comments on what a valiant effort Cabana made. Leseveren closed the program by thanking the fans for tuning in and inviting them to tune in next time.)

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 44
CITY AUDITORIUM
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
05-06-23 – 05-07-23

(Play-by-play broadcaster Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and announces Three's a Crowd goes down this weekend and every trio involved can make their case for why they will win the tournament. He runs down the card for today's program including the Love Brothers being in action as well as hearing from Don Leo Jonathan before segueing to the opening contest featuring CPW Women's Champion Mercedes Martinez)

CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez vs. Angel Pearlman
Martinez had no problem and beat Pearlman with a vertical suplex.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Don Leo Jonathan
Jonathan comments on his disappointment about not being involved in Three's a Crowd, but says he will be in attendance, just in case his services are needed.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and says the next match features the new team of Marty Jannetty & Chaz Taylor, a team that formed based on respect after they battled each other in the ring.)

Love Brothers (‘Horrible’ Hartford & ‘Rotten’ Reginald) vs. Marty Jannetty & Chaz Taylor
Both teams battled back and forth early, but the Loves took over and Hartford pinned Jannetty after a BODY SLAM/KNEE DROP combo.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Jazz
Jazz comments on her recent inability to regain the CPW Women's Title. She says she's not finished yet, though, and still believes she will be champion again soon.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on how the mysterious team of Project X could end up being the thorn in the side of many teams in CPW.)

Blackjack Mulligan & Scott Casey vs. Project X (Mr. X & Dr. X)
Both teams battled back and forth, executing multiple tags. Neither team was able to gain a decided advantage and this match ended in a time limit draw.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews The Crusher
The Crusher comments on his affinity for drinking beer and beating people up. He talks about being loyal to his friends like Baron Von Raschke and how he's been putting down punks like the Irwins for years, and if they face off in the tournament at Three's a Crowd, that's exactly what he is going to do.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and announces it's time for the feature match. He comments on the trio of wrestlers from south of the border taking part in Three's a Crowd and how their leader, Konnan, will show the fans what's in store as he faces Curt Hennig.)

Konnan vs. Curt Hennig
Konnan gained and early advantage, but Hennig recovered. The action continued back and forth until Hennig locked in a sleeper. Konnan fought it, but couldn't escape and was forced to submit.

(Leseveren comments on the talent of Konnan, but how he just couldn't get over on Hennig. Leseveren thanks the fans for watching and invites them to tune in next time.)

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
THREE’S A CROWD
05-06-23
MASSARI ARENA
PUEBLO, CO

Baron Von Raschke, ‘Sodbuster’ Kenny Jay & The Crusher vs. Ox Baker & Long Riders (‘Wild’ Bill & Scott ‘Hog’ Irwin)
The Long Riders isolated Crusher initially, but Crusher tagged in Jay. Scott overwhelmed Jay and pinned him after a SUPERPLEX in what turned into a fairly quick opening contest.

Konnan, Juventud Guerrera & Super Crazy vs. Larry Zbyszko & Original Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose) w/ Dark Menace
The action was fast and furious in the beginning with both teams executing multiple tags. As the match settled in, Crazy got isolated in his opponents' corner, where they worked him over until Rose made the pin following a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE.

CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader & CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams vs. Angelo Mosca & Love Brothers (‘Horrible’ Hartford & ‘Rotten’ Reginald)
DiBiase suffered a beat down early in the match as opponents cut off the ring and executed multiple tags, inflicting quite a bit of damage. DiBiase ultimately tagged in Williams and the complexion of the match changed drastically. Williams and Vader exchanged tags while DiBiase recovered. The end came when Williams and DiBiase delivered a double football tackle to Reginald and Williams made the pin.

Post match: All three champions celebrated their victory when Mosca attacked Vader from behind with a chain. The Love Brothers brawled with DiBiase and Williams as Mosca lashed Vader with the chain before wrapping it around his neck. Mosca attempted to drag Vader around the ring by the chain. As DiBiase and Williams brawled to the back with the Love Brothers, Don Leo Jonathan hit the ring and nailed Mosca. Mosca bailed out of the ring as Jonathan aided Vader in removing the chain. Vader was having difficulty breathing as he was tended to by medical staff and helped to the back.

Blackjack Mulligan, Scott Casey & Chaz Taylor vs. Stan Hansen & Dirty Desperados (Dutch & Johnny Mantell)
Hansen and Mulligan started the match and the action almost immediately ended up outside the ring. Both men brawled and when the action returned to the ring, Hansen blasted Mulligan with a LARIAT and made the pin before anyone knew what happened.

Post match: Johnny Mantell blasted Blackjack Mulligan in the back of the head with the bell on Hansen's bull rope. Johnny and Dutch Mantell then briefly put the boots to Mulligan before Scott Casey and Chaz Taylor ran them off. Hansen looked irritated as he snatched his bull rope from Johnny and stormed to the back, quickly followed by the Mantells.

CPW WOMEN’S TITLE MATCH
Melina vs. CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez
This match started out fast and maintained the pace throughout. Both ladies brawled back and forth, exchanging several high impact moves. Melina proved her mettle time and again throughout the match as she managed to survive two FISHERMAN'S BUSTERS. Melina battled back one final time, but Martinez had just a little more left in the tank and delivered one final FISHERMAN'S BUSTER to end the match.

Ox Baker & Long Riders (‘Wild’ Bill & Scott ‘Hog’ Irwin) vs. Larry Zbyszko & Original Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose) w/ Dark Menace
Zbyszko starts complaining about Baker to the official even before the match started. It looked like Baker and Zybszko were going to start out the match, much to the delight of the crowd, but Zbyszko tagged out before even locking up. Condrey ultimately started out against Baker. The action went back and forth as both teams executed multiple tags. Zbyszko eventually tagged in, but only when Baker wasn't the legal man. Zbyszko then isolated Scott in his corner and removed the turnbuckle pad. Zbyszko smashed Scott's head into the exposed turnbuckle then tossed Scott out of the ring, where Zbyszko slammed him through a table. The action returned to the ring, where Zbyszko whipped Scott into the exposed turnbuckle then locked in a Boston Crab. Scott didn't last long before submitting as Condry & Rose cut off Bill and Baker from making the save.

Don Leo Jonathan & CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams vs. Stan Hansen & Dirty Desperados (Dutch & Johnny Mantell)
It was announced prior to the match that Don Leo Jonathan would replace Big Van Vader due to the injuries Vader suffered from the attack by Angelo Mosca earlier in the event. Hansen still seemed to be in a salty mood as he admonished the Mantells about touching his bull rope. Then there was a heated discussion about who was going to start the match. Hansen started the match and things didn't go well. The tag champs used multiple tags to keep Hansen off balance then tagged Jonathan to inflict some high impact damage. Hansen refused to tag either of his partners, who grew increasingly displeased. It came to a point where both Mantells attempted to tag themselves in to no avail. Ultimately, Dutch gave up and returned to the back, leaving his cousin to fend for himself. While Johnny pleaded with Dutch to return, Williams pinned Hansen following a press slam.

Post match: Hansen was irate as he saw Johnny in the aisle. Hansen grabbed his bull rope from the corner and chased Johnny all the way to the back.

CPW JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Colt Cabana vs. CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge
Cabana proved he was up for the return match, even though Hodge started fast. Hodge missed a turnbuckle charge and Cabana went to work, trying to wear Hodge down and gaining multiple near falls. Hodge absorbed all the punishment Cabana dealt out before staging a comeback. Cabana attempted to counter Hodge's attack, but fell short and Hodge pinned Cabana with an OKLAHOMA SIDE ROLL.

Larry Zbyszko & Original Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose) w/ Dark Menace vs. Don Leo Jonathan & CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams
Zbyszko started out fast against Jonathan before Jonathan's power overwhelmed Zbsyzko. Zbyszko tagged in Condrey, but he was met with the same power. Jonathan tagged out and DiBiase finished the job, pinning Condrey after a fist drop before anyone knew what happened.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 45
MASSARI ARENA
PUEBLO, CO
05-13-23 – 05-14-23

(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and comments on what a huge event Three’s a Crowd was. He talks about dealing with the fallout of that event as we also prepare for the next event, CPW vs. The World, as the talented wrestlers from CPW will face off against talented wrestlers from around the world for supremacy. Leseveren mentions how all the titles will be on the line, as the champions will defend against wrestlers from outside the USA. With that he says the number one contenders for both the CPW Jr. Heavyweight Title and CPW Women’s Title, who call countries outside the U.S. home, are on the program today and will face off with other wrestlers for outside the U.S., who are making their CPW debut. Leseveren wraps up by saying Angelo Mosca will also be on the program to explain his actions at Three’s a Crowd before sending it to the ring for the opening contest.)

Henry Irslinger vs. Jim Londos
Irslinger got a quick start, but Londos recovered and gained control. Londos wore Irslinger down with a couple of slams then put him away with an AIRPLANE SPIN.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Stan Hansen
Before the interview, footage is shown from Three’s a Crowd where Johnny Mantell uses Hansen’s cow bell and bull rope on Blackjack Mulligan and then the end of their match against Don Leo Jonathan, Ted DiBiase and Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams, where Hansen was pinned. Hansen is stomping around, raving as Patterson asks him about what happened at Three’s a Crowd. Hansen rants about Mantell taking another man’s property without proper permission and how it was the Mantells’ fault that their team lost the match. Hansen then challenges Johnny Mantell to a bull rope match so he can show him the proper way to use the bull rope.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on the history between Iveliesse and CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez before stating in order for Iveliesse to get another shot at the title, she’s going to have to get through a new comer to CPW.)

Iveliesse vs. Angelina Love
Love was all over Iveliesse early on, but Iveliesse battled back. The action continued back and forth until Iveliesse slammed Love through a table outside the ring. The ref let the match continue as Iveliesse rolled Love back into the ring then delivered the DESERT EAGLE for the win.

Post match: Iveliesse continues her assault and has Love set up for a DESERT EAGLE on a chair when CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez runs in to make the save.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Curt & Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig
The Hennigs talk about their run thus far in CPW and how they will be keeping a close eye on the tag team title situation. The Hennigs state they deserve to face the winner of the title match at CPW vs. The World.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and talks about how neither the Love Brothers nor Juventud Guerrera & Super Crazy had real memorable performances at Three’s a Crowd, but today they get a chance to show how good they are as the winner of their match will face CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams at CPW vs. The World.)

Love Brothers (Reginald & Hartford) vs. Juventud Guerrera & Super Crazy
The speed of Guerrera and Crazy was too much for the Loves and Crazy pinned Reginald with a MOONSAULT.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Angelo Mosca
Before the interview, footage is shown from Three’s a Crowd where Mosca attacked CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader with a chain. Patterson questions Mosca about his assault and Mosca has a simple answer … the bigger you are, the harder you fall. Mosca boasts, like Vader, he has no fear, but he says Vader definitely felt pain at the hands of Mosca. He claims now that he has inflicted pain on Vader, the champ should fear him and fear that he will take his title back to Canada when he beats Vader at CPW vs. The World.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and announces it’s time for our featured contest.)

CPW TV TITLE MATCH
Don Leo Jonathan vs. CPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke
Both men fought back and forth throughout the opening minutes. Jonathan looked as if he was going to become the new champ after a MORMAN SWING, but Von Raschke survived and battled back. Von Raschke managed to lock in the IRON CLAW, but Jonathan escaped. The action spilled out of the ring, where Von Raschke delivered a back suplex, dropping Jonathan hard on the back of this head. Jonathan was knocked a little loopy because of the move and was counted out of the ring.

(Leseveren comments on how both men took a beating, but Von Raschke was still able to walk out champions. Leseveren thanks the fans for watching and invites them to tune in next time.)

[TTX]

I like the Mantell tag team. Might try them at some point.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 46
Massari Arena
Pueblo, CO
05-20-23 – 05-21-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and gives a rundown of today’s program, including Larry Zbyszko and Melina being in action as well as our featured contest, Don Leo Jonathan taking on Angelo Mosca. He also mentions CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez will be on the program before sending it to the ring for the opening contest.)

CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams vs. Aaron Phillips & Rick James
The champs weren’t fooling around and things got out of hand fairly quickly. DiBiase slammed Phillips’ head into the ring post outside the ring and Phillips was counted out.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Juventud Guerrera & Super Crazy
Patterson congratulates Guerrera and Crazy on earning their CPW Tag Team Title shot at CPW vs. The World. Guerrera thanks Patterson and says that DiBiase and Williams are dominant champions and he and Crazy are just happy for the opportunity. Crazy comments that both he and Guerrera are fast as lightning and lighting may just strike at CPW vs. The World.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments that Larry Zbyszko has been biding his time in CPW, but his patience may pay off as he could be in line for a title shot after CPW vs. The World.)

Larry Zbyszko w/ Dark Menace & Mr. Hughes vs. Rocky Stone
Zbyszko made quick work of Stone, beating him with a PILEDRIVER.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Johnny Mantell
Patterson comments on how irate Hansen was last week and Mantell comments he doesn’t sweat it. Mantell says it was Hansen’s fault that he couldn’t stay focused at Three’s a Crowd and that’s why they lost the match. That and Hansen’s own selfishness. Mantell even alludes to Hansen’s selfishness being the reason Bruiser Brody isn’t in CPW any longer. Mantell says that if Hansen wants a bull rope match, it won’t be any problem and they can do it on next week’s program.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on Johnny Mantell’s almost lackadaisical attitude toward a match with Stan Hansen and questions if there is more than meets the eye.)

Melina vs. Malia Hosaka
After a brief back and forth Melina pinned Hosaka with the PRIMAL SCREAM.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez
Patterson asks about the challenge of Iveliesse at CPW vs. The World. Martinez comments that she knows better than to take the challenge lightly. She acknowledges how talented Iveliesse is and says there’s a reason she held the belt before her. Martinez also acknowledges that she is the one that beat Iveliesse for the belt and she plans to beat her again at CPW vs. The World.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and announces it’s time for today’s featured contest.)

Don Leo Jonathan vs. Angelo Mosca
The ref took a bump early and Jonathan took advantage. Mosca was on the ropes and rolled out of the ring as a new ref came to the ring. Jonathan followed Mosca out of the ring, where Mosca slammed him through a table and the new referee called for the disqualification.

Post match: Mosca immediately went for his chain, but more officials came to the ring to stop Mosca from doing any more damage.

(Leseveren comments on how Mosca loves that chain and wonders how much he will be loving it at the end of his match with CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader at CPW vs. The World. Leseveren thanks the fans for watching and invites them to tune in next time.)

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 47
Massari Arena
Pueblo, CO
05-27-23 – 05-28-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and runs down the show, including the debut of George Tragos, hearing from CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader and the featured bull-rope match between Stan Hansen and Johnny Mantell before sending it to the ring for the opening contest)

Juventud Guerrera & Super Crazy vs. Tyler & Moe Redd
The Redds surprised Guerrera and Crazy with some early high impact offense, but they settled in and got the victory when Crazy pinned Tyler with a TRIPLE MOONSAULT

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader
Vader has a chain in his hand and he’s irate. He makes claims he has held the CPW Heavyweight Title for so long he has become complacent, he has become comfortable. He warns Angelo Mosco that he should not mistake complacency for fear and that Mosca has awoken a beast that had been sleeping inside of him and now when they are attached by the chain, Mosco will truly find out what the pain game is all about.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and explains how wrestlers from all over the world are coming to CPW, including George Tragos from Greece.)

George Tragos vs. Chaz Taylor
Tragos put on a good show early, demonstrating some great submission wrestling, but Taylor endured and beat Tragos with an enzuiguri.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge
Patterson asks Hodge about facing Jim Londos at CPW vs. The World. Hodge says he’s excited to face Londos and loves the concept of wrestlers from other countries and with other styles coming to CPW. Hodge says he loves to prove himself against the best in the world.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and says it’s time for our featured conetest.)

Pre-match: Hansen waits in the ring as Mantell comes out with his right arm in a sling. Mantell explains to the referee and ring announcer that he is injured and cannot compete. Hansen calls BS and demands that Mantell get in the ring. Mantell backs off and says that if Hansen wants a fight, he has someone in the back that is ready to fight Hansen. Hansen says bring him on. Then comments that after he kicks his ass, Mantell is next.

BULL-ROPE MATCH
Stan Hansen vs. Ox Baker w/ Johnny Mantell
Baker comes to the ring and a discussion is had as to whether the bull-rope match will still take place and Baker immediately connects himself to the bull-rope. Hansen also gets tied in and the ref calls for the bell. This was a brutal match as Baker was a bloody mess by the time the match was over. Hansen brutalized Baker, but Baker battled back. Baker had Hansen in a very compromised position, allowing Mantell to take advantage. Baker shielded the ref’s view as Mantell pulled his arm out of the sling and decked Hansen with a pair of brass knuckles. Hansen looked out and Baker began to drag him around the ring, touching each corner. Baker was halfway to the final corner when Hansen seemed to regain some senses and battled back, preventing Baker from touching the final corner


The match continued back and forth until Baker once again held Hansen up for another shot with the brass knuckles. This time Hansen ducked and Mantell clocked Baker. Baker was out cold as Hansen methodically dragged him to all four corners to get the victory.

Post-match: As soon as he could, Hansen started swinging the bull-rope above his head then chased after Mantell. Mantell escaped over the guard rail and Hansen gave chase. Hansen chased Mantell through the crowd, up to the concourse and out of the arena, ending the program.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 48
Massari Arena
Pueblo, CO
06-03-23 – 06-04-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and announces that this weekend CPW takes on the World. Leseveren runs down the card for that event including all of the champions defending their titles. He then segues to today’s program and talks about hearing from CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams as well as CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge and CPW Woman’s Champion Mercedes Martinez being in action ahead of this weekend’s title defenses. Finally, Leseveren introduces the opening contest featuring former champion Colt Cabana trying to get back in the win column.)

Colt Cabana vs. Billy Wicks
Both men battled for several minutes. Cabana thought he had the match won with BILLY GOAT’S CURSE, but Wicks broke the hold. The action continued back and forth until the action spilled out of the ring and Cabana earned a disqualification for hitting Wicks with a chair.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams
Patterson asks the champs about their title defense coming up at CPW vs. The World. Williams spouts off that it should be a walk in the park against those two pipsqueaks, referring to Juventud Guerrera and Super Crazy. DiBiase adds that those two like to fly around the ring, but all it will take is one time for the champs to pluck them out of the sky and their opponents will be planted in the mat for the victory.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on how the CPW Tag Team Title match at CPW vs. The World is truly a size mismatch and a David vs. Goliath contest before mentioning CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge’s title defense against Jim Londos and how that is a more even contest.)

CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge vs. ‘Sodbuster’ Kenny Jay
Hodge looked for an early victory, but Jay rolled through a flying body press and gained a near fall. Hodge grinned as Jay mounted some offense, but Hodge eventually regained the advantage, worked Jay over and pinned him with an OKLAHOMA SIDE ROLL.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Jim Londos
Patterson questions Londos about challenging Danny Hodge for the CPW Jr. Heavyweight Title at CPW vs. The World. Londos responds by saying how happy he is to be competing in CPW and representing his home of Greece. He also comments on how happy he is to have his fellow countryman, George Tragos, in the territory as well. Londos closes by commenting on Hodge’s strength and wrestling skill, and how he just hopes his (Londos’) performance is up to that to challenge Hodge.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and mentions CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez meeting a familiar foe at CPW vs. The World in Iveliesse, as Iveliesse attempts to regain the title.)

CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez vs. Michelle Jackson
Martinez made quick work of Jackson and pinned her with a power slam.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Larry Zbyszko w/ Dark Menace
The Dark Menace snatches the microphone from Patterson before she can even ask her first question. Menace states that his man has been ducked by the CPW Heavyweight Champion long enough, that Larry Zbyszko is the true number one contender and demands a shot at whomever wins that title match at CPW vs. The World. Zbyszko comments that he doesn’t sweat current CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader or the challenger Angelo Mosca, and believes that in a fair contest, he could beat either man. Suddenly, Ox Baker comes into view and Zbyszko takes a couple of steps back, dropping the mic and nearly stumbling over Menace. Baker picks up the mic and tells Zbyszko that if he wants that shot at the title then he is going to have to wrestle someone of substance, someone who is also deserving of a title shot, and that someone is him, Ox Baker. Zbyszko and Menace beg off, saying that is not the case as the program goes to break.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and announces that the match that was discussed before the break has been signed and will be one of the featured contests next week, but right now it’s time for this week’s featured contest as CPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke prepares for his next title defense.)

CPW TV TITLE MATCH
Dick Hutton vs. CPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke
This was a hard-hitting back and forth brawl. Hutton gained an early near fall, but Von Raschke endured and absorbed a lot of punishment. The action spilled out of the ring, where Von Raschke tossed Hutton through a table and the ref disqualified the champ.

Post match: Hutton took exception to being thrown through a table and attacked Von Raschke. Hutton was joined from the back by a man with a moustache, sporting military fatigues and the two laid quite the beat down on Von Raschke. Medical personnel was called for as the program went off the air.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
CPW VS. THE WORLD
06-03-23
1STBANK CENTER
BROOMFIELD, CO

Konnan vs. Larry Zbyszko w/ Dark Menace
Zbyszko had control early, but Konnan caught him coming off the top turnbuckle and turned things in his favor. Konnan had Zybyszko in a bad way, even having him covered for a pin a couple of times, but interference by Menace got Zbyszko out of dodge. The action continued back and forth, but ultimately Zbyszko gained one final advantage and put Konnan away with a PILEDRIVER.

Curt & Larry 'The Axe' Hennig vs. Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello & Roy Heffernan) w/ ‘Wild’ Red Berry
The Roos were no strangers to the CPW audience, but they had still been away for a spell. The action was fast and furious to start with both teams battling back and forth while making multiple tags. The Hennigs fought a good match, but The Roos showed they were still a force and Heffernan pinned Curt after a BOOMERANG.

George Tragos vs. Billy Wicks
After a brief early back and forth, Wicks took over. Tragos absorbed quite a bit of punishment, but ultimately gave in and submitted to a DOUBLE WRISTLOCK.

Angelina Love vs. Jazz
This was a wild brawl as both women tore into each other from the opening bell. Love went toe to toe with Jazz in the early going, but ultimately Jazz overpowered Love. Love battled back, but Jazz countered. The action continued back and forth, inside and outside the ring until Love was disqualified for smashing Jazz with a chair outside the ring.

Love Brothers (Reginald & Hartford) vs. Marty Jannetty & Chaz Taylor
This was a fast-paced, up-tempo match from the get-go as the Loves attacked before the bell. Jannetty and Taylor recovered and the action continued back and forth. Taylor delivered the CHAZTIZER and pinned Reginald.

Henry Irslinger vs. Colt Cabana
These two men are no strangers and it showed as they matched up in the ring. Both men traded holds for several minutes before Cabana gained the advantage. Cabana gained a near fall, but Irslinger battled back and gained a near fall of his own. The action continued back and forth until Cabana hit the COLT .45 for the victory.

CPW WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH
Iveliesse vs. CPW Women's Champion Mercedes Martinez
The bad blood showed as Martinez and Iveliesse exchanged harsh words as the match began. Martinez then worked on Iveliesse’s neck throughout the match, using a dragon sleeper to wear her opponent down. Iveliesse endured and gained a couple near falls of her own, one coming after an amazing moonsault. The action continued back and forth until Martinez hit the move she had prepared for the whole match, the FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX, and gained the hard-fought victory.

Post match: An exhausted Martinez extended her hand to a spent Iveliesse. Iveliesse stared Martinez down, finally shook the champs hand and nodded in a show of respect before exiting the ring.

CPW JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Jim Londos vs. CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge
Londos showed his sportsmanship as he shook hands with the champ as the match began. This match was an absolute classic. Londos had an early onslaught that Hodge endured then he battled back. Both men went hold for hold throughout the rest of the match with neither about to gain a decided advantage. Ultimately Hodge surprised Londos with an OKLAHOMA SIDE ROLL to make the pin.

CPW TAG TEAM CHAMPION
Juventud Guerrera & Super Crazy vs. CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve 'Dr. Death' Williams
This match went pretty much as expected. The champs used their strength advantage to dominate, and Williams pinned Guerrera after a belly to belly suplex.

CPW HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE CHAIN MATCH
Angelo Mosca vs. CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader
It was announced before the match that the stipulation in this match will require both men to be attached to opposite ends of a steel chain and the match can only be won by pinfall or submission. The fury of Vader was not to be denied and he dominated the match from the opening bell. Vader abused Mosca inside and outside the ring, whipping him with the chain and delivering a vicious chain-assisted neckbreaker on the floor outside the ring. When Vader determined he’d dished out enough punishment he delivered a RELEASED POWER BOMB to properly dispose of Mosca’s title aspirations.