Post by kevx301 on May 26, 2006 21:31:52 GMT -5
I'm hoping to get Night 2 up by either Sunday or Monday.
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- 1) Austin Aries, Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe vs. El Generico, Jerrelle Clark and Plazma
Opening: The crowd was electric for this opening match. Many fans in attendance had never been to a PWMA event before, so were ready for something spectacular, and they got it. Austin Aries and Jerrelle Clark began the match, playing off the triple threat they had at the debut show on August 5th. Aries blasted Clark with vicious forearms, but Clark fought back with chops of his own. Austin Aries tried to go for a clothesline, but Clark ducked and sent him flying with a hurracanrana! Aries quickly tagged in Mark Briscoe.
Finish: The Briscoes were double teaming El Generico in the corner and tried to knock him unconscious with kicks to the face. Jay Briscoe tagged in Austin Aries who belted him with a springboard elbow. Aries later took Generico into the center of the ring and went for the Rings of Saturn, but couldn’t synch it in. El Generico tossed Aries with an arm drag and tagged in Plazma. Plazma knocked the Briscoes off the apron, but got thrown out of the ring by Aries. Clark and Generico came in and proceeded to beat down Aries, before the Briscoes returned and laid them out. Plazma came off the top rope and took down both Briscoes with a double clothesline. Plazma celebrated, but it cost him as Austin Aries dropped him with a Brainbuster and covered him for the win at 8:19. Aries told the crowd that they were not worthy of seeing a 450 Splash.
- Lenny Leonard interviewed Colt Cabana backstage about his match against Lance Storm later in the evening. “I’ve feuded with a lot of guys,” Colt Cabana started, “but never have I been as determined as I am now. Lance Storm is one of the most brilliant men in the industry, but he has woken up a fire inside me. We’re tied 1-1 right now, and the rubber match is two out of three falls. Tonight we find out if my fire can put out his storm.”
- 2) Alex Shelley vs. Matt Sydal
Opening: On September 23rd at the ECW Arena, Alex Shelley and Matt Sydal opened the show with a classic. They absolutely tore the house down once again, this time in Pittsburgh. Matt Sydal wanted a collar and elbow tie-up, but Alex Shelley kept going after Sydal’s legs. Shelley attempted a figure four leg lock, but was kicked back into the ropes. He came back and went for a rollup, but Sydal pushed his shoulders down for a pinfall of his own, getting a near fall.
Finish: Matt Sydal attempted a standing moonsault, but got nothing as Alex Shelley moved out of the way. Alex Shelley went for the Shellshock, but it was reversed into an Ace Cutter from Sydal. Sydal covered but could only get a two count. Matt Sydal went to the top rope, but Alex Shelley dived and pulled the ropes, causing him to fall off. Alex Shelley raced over and hit Matt Sydal with the Sliced Bread #2 for the win at 16:58.
- 3) Nigel McGuinness and Puma vs. All Money is Legal
Opening: The next contest was an East Coast vs. West Coast battle with K-Murda and K-Pusha fighting for the East and California’s Puma and “West Coast Sympathizer” Nigel McGuinness on the other side. Puma jumped K-Pusha before the bell and pounded away at him in the corner. Puma hit Pusha with deep arm drags, followed by a cross armbreaker. Puma tagged in Nigel McGuinness who went right to work on Pusha’s back with vicious knees and a Mexican Surfboard.
Finish: Nigel McGuinness went for the Tower of London on K-Murda, but got shoved into the middle of the ring. McGuinness charged at Murda, but got all turnbuckle as he slid out of the way. K-Murda tagged in K-Pusha who unloaded on Nigel with slaps to the face. Puma dived in, but got hit with a dropkick from both members of All Money is Legal. K-Murda went to the top rope as K-Pusha lifted Puma onto his shoulders. Before they could do anything, Nigel McGuinness clotheslined Pusha knocking him down. Murda jumped off the top rope at McGuinness, but got hit with a sick European Uppercut. Nigel McGuinness hit the Tower of London on K-Pusha for the win at 10:11.
- The attention of the fans went to the ringside area as Wrestling Revolution Heavyweight Champion Roderick Strong made his way into the ring. Strong is not under contract with PWMA, but is a talent the company has been evaluating recently. Nigel McGuinness and Puma immediately confronted him. “Hang on a second guys,” Strong quickly replied. “I know you’re wondering why I’m here. I didn’t come here to ruin PWMA’s big Mega-Weekend, in fact, I want the WR webmaster to stop attacking this great company. Nigel, that was a hell of a performance, and I’m out here with an offer. Tomorrow night, it’s supposed to be Nigel McGuinness vs. Matt Sydal; well what if we make that a triple threat, and throw me in with the WR World Championship on the line?” Nigel shook Strong’s hand. Matt Sydal made his way to the ring and extended his hand to Roderick Strong. Strong accepted, but Sydal quickly grabbed the mic. “Another great triple threat in the place the match started,” Sydal began. “But you’re assuming you make it to tomorrow as Champion, because there’s someone in the back who wants that title!” Matt Sydal smiled as Super Dragon made his way to the ring!
- 4) Wrestling Revolution World Championship
© Roderick Strong vs. Super Dragon
Opening: I cannot believe I am writing a review for a WR Title match. These two don’t belong here, but there’s no denying that they put on a hell of a match. Super Dragon absolutely murdered Roderick Strong with strikes in the opening minutes. Strong then brutalized Dragon with chops that could be heard all the way in Cleveland, Ohio. Strong went for a gutbuster, but Super Dragon raked the eyes to break free.
Finish: Super Dragon had Roderick Strong on the mat and prepared for a vicious Curb Stomp. Dragon hit it with perfection, but only got a two count. Super Dragon lifted Strong up and went for a Butterfly Suplex, but Strong broke free. Roderick Strong blasted Super Dragon with a chop and nailed him with a gutbuster for the win at 12:45.
- Lenny Leonard made his way out to the ring. “Are we all enjoying the show tonight?” he began. “The man I’m about to introduce grew up right here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He held the World Championship for nearly eight years straight. He’s an icon, he’s a legend and he’s a man who never went crawling back to Vince McMahon for a job. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, Bruno Sammartino!” Bruno Sammartino made his way to the ring, receiving a standing ovation from his hometown crowd. “I gave this sport my body,” Sammartino said. “And I regret nothing. I don’t want to sound bitter, but you guys know what is on TV these days. That is not wrestling. This right here is wrestling! Pro Wrestling and Martial Arts! Guys like Colt Cabana, Lance Storm, Samoa Joe, these are wrestlers. There are well over 4,000 fans in attendance tonight, and this is only the fourth show this company has put on. At this rate, in two years, PWMA will be bigger than the WWE! Thanks for all the support over the years and enjoy the rest of the show!” As Bruno Sammartino went to leave, Lance Storm made his way to the ring. “Was I just mentioned after Colt Cabana?” Storm shouted. “Do us all a favor old man and get out of this ring. This ring is for wrestlers, not broken down, bitter, senior citizens!” “You better watch it,” Bruno remarked. “Why?” Storm questioned. “The fact is, if you were in your prime and you wrestled for this company today, you’d be booed out of the building. You never had any talent and only got over because you were McMahon Senior’s buddy.” “Hey Lance,” Bruno responded. “Isn’t it time for you to retire from another back injury? I’ve had countless injuries, yet I held on.” “If you’ve held on,” Storm remarked, “why don’t you try to wrestle me tonight?” “I’m 71 years old!” Bruno fired back. “But I’ll be there in Colt Cabana’s corner tonight!” Lance Storm quickly got out of the ring and headed to the back as Bruno Sammartino played to the crowd.
- 5) Alexis Laree vs. Mercedes Martinez
Opening: Staff members rolled out the carpet for Jackie Gayda who debuted her new female prospect, Mercedes Martinez. Alexis Laree, with Nidia Guenard, came out to a great reaction from the Pittsburgh crowd. The match started off with a headlock from Mercedes, into a back suplex from Laree. Alexis Laree went for the Mick Kick early, but Mercedes Martinez rolled out of the ring. Jackie Gayda comforted Martinez, but they both got knocked down from a baseball slide courtesy Alexis Laree.
Finish: Alexis Laree applied a Boston Crab to the grounded Mercedes Martinez. Laree did her signature opening the fingers and licking in between, much to the displeasure of Jackie Gayda. Laree went for the Mick Kick again, but Martinez blocked with a kick to her leg. Mercedes Martinez went for the Fisherman’s Buster, but Alexis Laree countered into a rollup for the win at 9:03
- 6) Dean Malenko vs. Tyler Black
Opening: No match on tonight’s card had bigger ramifications than the WWE Contract Challenge. If Tyler Black defeats Dean Malenko, he will earn a six-figure contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. Black wanted a handshake to start, but Malenko told him to “just wrestle.” The match started off with both men trading armdrags followed by Tyler Black sending Dean Malenko flying with a hurracanrana, reminiscent of the great Malenko/Guerrero battles. In an unbelievable spot, Tyler Black hit a running shooting star press from over the top rope to Dean Malenko on the outside!
Finish: Dean Malenko had control of Tyler Black in the middle of the ring and kept trying to lock in the Texas Cloverlead. Black kept kicking him off and using the ropes to pull himself up. Tyler Black caught Malenko with an enziguri, but Malenko fired back with a dropkick to his knee. Dean Malenko tried to get the cloverleaf again, but Black kicked him in the face. Tyler Black went for an STO, but Dean Malenko drilled him with a Tiger Bomb which Black took right on his head for the win at 18:40.
- Lenny Leonard interviewed Samoa Joe about his match with KENTA.”Tonight is irrelevant,” Joe began. “My eyes are set on ending this East Coast vs. West Coast feud tomorrow night. In the east, Homicide is revered as an icon. He’s like a modern-day Benjamin Franklin. Even Ben Franklin died though. Homicide won’t make it til 84 like he did, because tomorrow night is his execution.”
- 7) Homicide vs. Naomichi Marfuji
Opening: The crowd filed back into their seats from intermission and prepared for the first of two US vs. Japan dream matches. Homicide’s strikes were stiff, but Marufuji’s were shockingly just as hard. Homicide hit an early topei-con-hilo and landed on a fan in the first row! Homicide brought Naomichi Marufuji into the crowd and bashed eight chairs over his head! “Tonight, you’re Samoa Joe,” Homicide shouted at Marufuji.
Finish: Naomichi Marufuji had control of Homicide, stretching him out with an Octopus Stretch. When forced to break the hold, Marufuji attempted the Shiranui, but Homicide was able to stop it. Homicide poked Marufuji in the eye, ripped off his elbow pad and killed him with a lariat! But the ref only got a two count! Homicide went for the Cop Killa, but Marufuji countered into a backslide pin! Homicide used unbelievable strength to power him up and ended up dropping him with a Vertebreaker for the win at 15:56.
- 8) Low-Ki vs. Marek Brave
Opening: Both Tyler Black and partner Marek Brave had huge opportunities this weekend. Black was unsuccessful in earning a WWE contract, but Brave did not back down from Low-Ki. Ki smacked him in the face repeatedly, and blocked a Brave chop with a vicious enziguri. Low-Ki spit on a grounded Marek Brave and told him to quit, but Brave refused. Low-Ki mockingly kicked Brave in the head continuously, before he was able to reach the ropes.
Finish: Low-Ki has dominated Marek Brave the entire contest and was stalking him for a Ki Krusher. Brave turned around, but stomped on Ki’s foot with all his might! Brave planted Ki with a Tornado DDT and got a near fall for his efforts. Marek Brave went up to the top rope and went for the Shooting Star Press. Brave dived, but Ki rolled out of the way at the last second. Low-Ki sent Marek Brave into the corner with a leaping drop kick and set him up in the tree of woe. It was all academic from here. Low-Ki climbed to the top rope and delivered the Double Stomp for the win at 11:15.
- Lenny Leonard interviewed Jackie Gayda, Pelle Primeau, Lance Storm and Mercedes Martinez backstage. Gayda said that this group is now known as “Planet Jackie.” She added they consist of the sexiest women in the world and the toughest men on Earth. Lance Storm closed by saying that his match would last no more than three minutes tonight.
- 9) KENTA vs. Samoa Joe
Opening: The second of two USA vs. Japan dream matches was underway. The two tested each other’s strengths, but eventually broke free and applauded the other’s efforts. Samoa Joe kicked at the legs of KENTA, but the GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion did the same to Joe. Samoa Joe hit a huge powerslam on KENTA which nearly scored the win. Samoa Joe threw KENTA into the corner and murdered him with facewash kicks. KENTA springed up and took Joe down with a side effect. KENTA then locked in a rear naked choke, and almost caused Joe to pass out, before he made it to the ropes.
Finish: Samoa Joe tried to hit the Island Driver, but received three kicks to the face for his efforts. KENTA lifted Samoa Joe up and was actually able to get him in a fireman’s carry position. KENTA went for the Go 2 Sleep, but could not elevate Joe anymore. This enabled Joe to slide onto his back and lock in the Choke Sleeper. KENTA held on for a good minute, but eventually could not respond to the referee and Samoa Joe won via submission at 20:23.
- 10) Two Out Of Three Falls
Lance Storm vs. Colt Cabana
First Fall: The third match in what has been an intense rivalry certainly lived up to the hype. Lance Storm tried to get quick victories by performing a number of rollups on Colt Cabana. Colt Cabana tried to counter by getting Storm into a sleeper hold, but this costed him as Lance Storm synched in a victory roll to win the first fall at 1:45.
Second Fall: Colt Cabana kicked the turnbuckle out of frustration for losing the first fall so quickly. Meanwhile, Lance Storm tried to roll him up again and keep his word of beating Cabana in under three minutes. It didn’t happen as Storm got leveled from a sick European Uppercut at the hands of Colt Cabana. Cabana hit a Lionsault which gave him a near fall. Storm was able to hit an uppercut of his own and then locked in the Maple Leaf. Colt Cabana made it to the ropes much to the anger of Lance Storm. Storm stalked Cabana for a superkick, but Cabana ducked at the last second. Colt Cabana hit Storm in the gut and delivered the Colt 45 to win the second fall at 13:30.
Third Fall: Colt Cabana beat Lance Storm on the ground and tried to lock in a single leg crab of his own. Storm kicked him off, but Cabana was resilient and held on. Cabana locked in an ankle lock as Lance Storm screamed in pain. Storm made it to the ropes, but was exhausted from this intense battle. Colt Cabana stalked him for another Colt 45, but Lance Storm hit a sliding leg kick out of desperation. Lance Storm locked in the Maple Leaf as Colt Cabana screamed in pain. Colt Cabana had no choice and finally tapped out as Lance Storm won the third fall and the match at 25:06.
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”Mega Weekend Night 1”
Pro Wrestling and Martial Arts debuted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday November 10th at the Pittsburgh Basketball Club. An astounding 4,106 fans packed the venue making this event one of the highest-drawing non-WWE wrestling events in the past six years! Lenny Leonard and Dave Prazak will provide commentary for the DVD release.
Pro Wrestling and Martial Arts debuted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Friday November 10th at the Pittsburgh Basketball Club. An astounding 4,106 fans packed the venue making this event one of the highest-drawing non-WWE wrestling events in the past six years! Lenny Leonard and Dave Prazak will provide commentary for the DVD release.
- 1) Austin Aries, Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe vs. El Generico, Jerrelle Clark and Plazma
Opening: The crowd was electric for this opening match. Many fans in attendance had never been to a PWMA event before, so were ready for something spectacular, and they got it. Austin Aries and Jerrelle Clark began the match, playing off the triple threat they had at the debut show on August 5th. Aries blasted Clark with vicious forearms, but Clark fought back with chops of his own. Austin Aries tried to go for a clothesline, but Clark ducked and sent him flying with a hurracanrana! Aries quickly tagged in Mark Briscoe.
Finish: The Briscoes were double teaming El Generico in the corner and tried to knock him unconscious with kicks to the face. Jay Briscoe tagged in Austin Aries who belted him with a springboard elbow. Aries later took Generico into the center of the ring and went for the Rings of Saturn, but couldn’t synch it in. El Generico tossed Aries with an arm drag and tagged in Plazma. Plazma knocked the Briscoes off the apron, but got thrown out of the ring by Aries. Clark and Generico came in and proceeded to beat down Aries, before the Briscoes returned and laid them out. Plazma came off the top rope and took down both Briscoes with a double clothesline. Plazma celebrated, but it cost him as Austin Aries dropped him with a Brainbuster and covered him for the win at 8:19. Aries told the crowd that they were not worthy of seeing a 450 Splash.
- Lenny Leonard interviewed Colt Cabana backstage about his match against Lance Storm later in the evening. “I’ve feuded with a lot of guys,” Colt Cabana started, “but never have I been as determined as I am now. Lance Storm is one of the most brilliant men in the industry, but he has woken up a fire inside me. We’re tied 1-1 right now, and the rubber match is two out of three falls. Tonight we find out if my fire can put out his storm.”
- 2) Alex Shelley vs. Matt Sydal
Opening: On September 23rd at the ECW Arena, Alex Shelley and Matt Sydal opened the show with a classic. They absolutely tore the house down once again, this time in Pittsburgh. Matt Sydal wanted a collar and elbow tie-up, but Alex Shelley kept going after Sydal’s legs. Shelley attempted a figure four leg lock, but was kicked back into the ropes. He came back and went for a rollup, but Sydal pushed his shoulders down for a pinfall of his own, getting a near fall.
Finish: Matt Sydal attempted a standing moonsault, but got nothing as Alex Shelley moved out of the way. Alex Shelley went for the Shellshock, but it was reversed into an Ace Cutter from Sydal. Sydal covered but could only get a two count. Matt Sydal went to the top rope, but Alex Shelley dived and pulled the ropes, causing him to fall off. Alex Shelley raced over and hit Matt Sydal with the Sliced Bread #2 for the win at 16:58.
- 3) Nigel McGuinness and Puma vs. All Money is Legal
Opening: The next contest was an East Coast vs. West Coast battle with K-Murda and K-Pusha fighting for the East and California’s Puma and “West Coast Sympathizer” Nigel McGuinness on the other side. Puma jumped K-Pusha before the bell and pounded away at him in the corner. Puma hit Pusha with deep arm drags, followed by a cross armbreaker. Puma tagged in Nigel McGuinness who went right to work on Pusha’s back with vicious knees and a Mexican Surfboard.
Finish: Nigel McGuinness went for the Tower of London on K-Murda, but got shoved into the middle of the ring. McGuinness charged at Murda, but got all turnbuckle as he slid out of the way. K-Murda tagged in K-Pusha who unloaded on Nigel with slaps to the face. Puma dived in, but got hit with a dropkick from both members of All Money is Legal. K-Murda went to the top rope as K-Pusha lifted Puma onto his shoulders. Before they could do anything, Nigel McGuinness clotheslined Pusha knocking him down. Murda jumped off the top rope at McGuinness, but got hit with a sick European Uppercut. Nigel McGuinness hit the Tower of London on K-Pusha for the win at 10:11.
- The attention of the fans went to the ringside area as Wrestling Revolution Heavyweight Champion Roderick Strong made his way into the ring. Strong is not under contract with PWMA, but is a talent the company has been evaluating recently. Nigel McGuinness and Puma immediately confronted him. “Hang on a second guys,” Strong quickly replied. “I know you’re wondering why I’m here. I didn’t come here to ruin PWMA’s big Mega-Weekend, in fact, I want the WR webmaster to stop attacking this great company. Nigel, that was a hell of a performance, and I’m out here with an offer. Tomorrow night, it’s supposed to be Nigel McGuinness vs. Matt Sydal; well what if we make that a triple threat, and throw me in with the WR World Championship on the line?” Nigel shook Strong’s hand. Matt Sydal made his way to the ring and extended his hand to Roderick Strong. Strong accepted, but Sydal quickly grabbed the mic. “Another great triple threat in the place the match started,” Sydal began. “But you’re assuming you make it to tomorrow as Champion, because there’s someone in the back who wants that title!” Matt Sydal smiled as Super Dragon made his way to the ring!
- 4) Wrestling Revolution World Championship
© Roderick Strong vs. Super Dragon
Opening: I cannot believe I am writing a review for a WR Title match. These two don’t belong here, but there’s no denying that they put on a hell of a match. Super Dragon absolutely murdered Roderick Strong with strikes in the opening minutes. Strong then brutalized Dragon with chops that could be heard all the way in Cleveland, Ohio. Strong went for a gutbuster, but Super Dragon raked the eyes to break free.
Finish: Super Dragon had Roderick Strong on the mat and prepared for a vicious Curb Stomp. Dragon hit it with perfection, but only got a two count. Super Dragon lifted Strong up and went for a Butterfly Suplex, but Strong broke free. Roderick Strong blasted Super Dragon with a chop and nailed him with a gutbuster for the win at 12:45.
- Lenny Leonard made his way out to the ring. “Are we all enjoying the show tonight?” he began. “The man I’m about to introduce grew up right here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He held the World Championship for nearly eight years straight. He’s an icon, he’s a legend and he’s a man who never went crawling back to Vince McMahon for a job. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, Bruno Sammartino!” Bruno Sammartino made his way to the ring, receiving a standing ovation from his hometown crowd. “I gave this sport my body,” Sammartino said. “And I regret nothing. I don’t want to sound bitter, but you guys know what is on TV these days. That is not wrestling. This right here is wrestling! Pro Wrestling and Martial Arts! Guys like Colt Cabana, Lance Storm, Samoa Joe, these are wrestlers. There are well over 4,000 fans in attendance tonight, and this is only the fourth show this company has put on. At this rate, in two years, PWMA will be bigger than the WWE! Thanks for all the support over the years and enjoy the rest of the show!” As Bruno Sammartino went to leave, Lance Storm made his way to the ring. “Was I just mentioned after Colt Cabana?” Storm shouted. “Do us all a favor old man and get out of this ring. This ring is for wrestlers, not broken down, bitter, senior citizens!” “You better watch it,” Bruno remarked. “Why?” Storm questioned. “The fact is, if you were in your prime and you wrestled for this company today, you’d be booed out of the building. You never had any talent and only got over because you were McMahon Senior’s buddy.” “Hey Lance,” Bruno responded. “Isn’t it time for you to retire from another back injury? I’ve had countless injuries, yet I held on.” “If you’ve held on,” Storm remarked, “why don’t you try to wrestle me tonight?” “I’m 71 years old!” Bruno fired back. “But I’ll be there in Colt Cabana’s corner tonight!” Lance Storm quickly got out of the ring and headed to the back as Bruno Sammartino played to the crowd.
- 5) Alexis Laree vs. Mercedes Martinez
Opening: Staff members rolled out the carpet for Jackie Gayda who debuted her new female prospect, Mercedes Martinez. Alexis Laree, with Nidia Guenard, came out to a great reaction from the Pittsburgh crowd. The match started off with a headlock from Mercedes, into a back suplex from Laree. Alexis Laree went for the Mick Kick early, but Mercedes Martinez rolled out of the ring. Jackie Gayda comforted Martinez, but they both got knocked down from a baseball slide courtesy Alexis Laree.
Finish: Alexis Laree applied a Boston Crab to the grounded Mercedes Martinez. Laree did her signature opening the fingers and licking in between, much to the displeasure of Jackie Gayda. Laree went for the Mick Kick again, but Martinez blocked with a kick to her leg. Mercedes Martinez went for the Fisherman’s Buster, but Alexis Laree countered into a rollup for the win at 9:03
- 6) Dean Malenko vs. Tyler Black
Opening: No match on tonight’s card had bigger ramifications than the WWE Contract Challenge. If Tyler Black defeats Dean Malenko, he will earn a six-figure contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. Black wanted a handshake to start, but Malenko told him to “just wrestle.” The match started off with both men trading armdrags followed by Tyler Black sending Dean Malenko flying with a hurracanrana, reminiscent of the great Malenko/Guerrero battles. In an unbelievable spot, Tyler Black hit a running shooting star press from over the top rope to Dean Malenko on the outside!
Finish: Dean Malenko had control of Tyler Black in the middle of the ring and kept trying to lock in the Texas Cloverlead. Black kept kicking him off and using the ropes to pull himself up. Tyler Black caught Malenko with an enziguri, but Malenko fired back with a dropkick to his knee. Dean Malenko tried to get the cloverleaf again, but Black kicked him in the face. Tyler Black went for an STO, but Dean Malenko drilled him with a Tiger Bomb which Black took right on his head for the win at 18:40.
- Lenny Leonard interviewed Samoa Joe about his match with KENTA.”Tonight is irrelevant,” Joe began. “My eyes are set on ending this East Coast vs. West Coast feud tomorrow night. In the east, Homicide is revered as an icon. He’s like a modern-day Benjamin Franklin. Even Ben Franklin died though. Homicide won’t make it til 84 like he did, because tomorrow night is his execution.”
- 7) Homicide vs. Naomichi Marfuji
Opening: The crowd filed back into their seats from intermission and prepared for the first of two US vs. Japan dream matches. Homicide’s strikes were stiff, but Marufuji’s were shockingly just as hard. Homicide hit an early topei-con-hilo and landed on a fan in the first row! Homicide brought Naomichi Marufuji into the crowd and bashed eight chairs over his head! “Tonight, you’re Samoa Joe,” Homicide shouted at Marufuji.
Finish: Naomichi Marufuji had control of Homicide, stretching him out with an Octopus Stretch. When forced to break the hold, Marufuji attempted the Shiranui, but Homicide was able to stop it. Homicide poked Marufuji in the eye, ripped off his elbow pad and killed him with a lariat! But the ref only got a two count! Homicide went for the Cop Killa, but Marufuji countered into a backslide pin! Homicide used unbelievable strength to power him up and ended up dropping him with a Vertebreaker for the win at 15:56.
- 8) Low-Ki vs. Marek Brave
Opening: Both Tyler Black and partner Marek Brave had huge opportunities this weekend. Black was unsuccessful in earning a WWE contract, but Brave did not back down from Low-Ki. Ki smacked him in the face repeatedly, and blocked a Brave chop with a vicious enziguri. Low-Ki spit on a grounded Marek Brave and told him to quit, but Brave refused. Low-Ki mockingly kicked Brave in the head continuously, before he was able to reach the ropes.
Finish: Low-Ki has dominated Marek Brave the entire contest and was stalking him for a Ki Krusher. Brave turned around, but stomped on Ki’s foot with all his might! Brave planted Ki with a Tornado DDT and got a near fall for his efforts. Marek Brave went up to the top rope and went for the Shooting Star Press. Brave dived, but Ki rolled out of the way at the last second. Low-Ki sent Marek Brave into the corner with a leaping drop kick and set him up in the tree of woe. It was all academic from here. Low-Ki climbed to the top rope and delivered the Double Stomp for the win at 11:15.
- Lenny Leonard interviewed Jackie Gayda, Pelle Primeau, Lance Storm and Mercedes Martinez backstage. Gayda said that this group is now known as “Planet Jackie.” She added they consist of the sexiest women in the world and the toughest men on Earth. Lance Storm closed by saying that his match would last no more than three minutes tonight.
- 9) KENTA vs. Samoa Joe
Opening: The second of two USA vs. Japan dream matches was underway. The two tested each other’s strengths, but eventually broke free and applauded the other’s efforts. Samoa Joe kicked at the legs of KENTA, but the GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion did the same to Joe. Samoa Joe hit a huge powerslam on KENTA which nearly scored the win. Samoa Joe threw KENTA into the corner and murdered him with facewash kicks. KENTA springed up and took Joe down with a side effect. KENTA then locked in a rear naked choke, and almost caused Joe to pass out, before he made it to the ropes.
Finish: Samoa Joe tried to hit the Island Driver, but received three kicks to the face for his efforts. KENTA lifted Samoa Joe up and was actually able to get him in a fireman’s carry position. KENTA went for the Go 2 Sleep, but could not elevate Joe anymore. This enabled Joe to slide onto his back and lock in the Choke Sleeper. KENTA held on for a good minute, but eventually could not respond to the referee and Samoa Joe won via submission at 20:23.
- 10) Two Out Of Three Falls
Lance Storm vs. Colt Cabana
First Fall: The third match in what has been an intense rivalry certainly lived up to the hype. Lance Storm tried to get quick victories by performing a number of rollups on Colt Cabana. Colt Cabana tried to counter by getting Storm into a sleeper hold, but this costed him as Lance Storm synched in a victory roll to win the first fall at 1:45.
Second Fall: Colt Cabana kicked the turnbuckle out of frustration for losing the first fall so quickly. Meanwhile, Lance Storm tried to roll him up again and keep his word of beating Cabana in under three minutes. It didn’t happen as Storm got leveled from a sick European Uppercut at the hands of Colt Cabana. Cabana hit a Lionsault which gave him a near fall. Storm was able to hit an uppercut of his own and then locked in the Maple Leaf. Colt Cabana made it to the ropes much to the anger of Lance Storm. Storm stalked Cabana for a superkick, but Cabana ducked at the last second. Colt Cabana hit Storm in the gut and delivered the Colt 45 to win the second fall at 13:30.
Third Fall: Colt Cabana beat Lance Storm on the ground and tried to lock in a single leg crab of his own. Storm kicked him off, but Cabana was resilient and held on. Cabana locked in an ankle lock as Lance Storm screamed in pain. Storm made it to the ropes, but was exhausted from this intense battle. Colt Cabana stalked him for another Colt 45, but Lance Storm hit a sliding leg kick out of desperation. Lance Storm locked in the Maple Leaf as Colt Cabana screamed in pain. Colt Cabana had no choice and finally tapped out as Lance Storm won the third fall and the match at 25:06.