Nightmare October 2018

As always, see below for full results, recaps, and promos from the show.


Roy Carter vs "Young Gun" Simmons


Recap:
This was a fight Roy Carter was not expecting. Simmons, the young rookie looked impressive from the jump, cutting off Carter’s attacks and keeping the more experienced wrestler off balance. Frustrated, Carter took Simmons to the mat and used MMA ground and pound elbows to bust the Young Gun open. Simmons stayed patient and worked his way out of the mount, and even countered out again when Carter tried to go back. The match then worked back and forth, neither side gaining an advantage till Simmons hit a running shoulder block then tossed Carter out of the ring. Simmons followed up with a sledgehammer from the apron, before a whirlwind of strikes from Carter seemed to change momentum- only for Simmons to counter an irish whip back in the ring and take the match to the ground. Tons of offense from the rookie now, looking like a build up to an upset, until Carter counters with a neck crusher into a kick to the face… for a near fall. Simmons powers back again, with suplexes and whips off the ropes- controlling the pace of the match. Carter goes for a desperation armbar but Simmons gets to the ropes. Carter can’t seem to turn the tide, as Simmons again seems to take over, finishing up with a slingblade- but the pace of the match seems to be wearing on him and he looks gassed. As Carter starts a comeback, Simmons cuts him off and gets a near fall on a rollup. Simmons looks exhausted, and that gives Carter the opening he needs for another neck crusher and a running kick for the pin.

Winner: Roy Carter
Match Rating: ***]

After the match, Carter continues the beating after the bell, locking in an armbar and refusing to let go before officials rush down to break it up. Austin Baron, head trainer of the Young Guns, comes out as well and the two shout at each other as Carter walks to the back…



Next, Gears of War walk down to the ring. Riot snarls at the crowd while Bobby Clash grabbing a microphone…





Brick vs Kevin Hunter


Recap:
This may have been the hardest hitting, most emotional match in the young history of Warrior Pro Wrestling. Both men came out not to have a wrestling match, but a full our brawl. Hard strikes, heavy body tossing, and no pins. Both men were out to hurt each other from the jump, and it seems inevitable that someone wasn’t going to get up from the match. Brick was busted open early, and the two just took turns wailing on each other. Eventually Kevin Hunter would nail his Lights Out powerbomb, only for Brick to shrug it off as if it was an arm drag. More back and forth before Brick would shockingly lift the near 300 pound Hunter up for a Tourturerack… but the weight seemed to be too much and he had to eventually let go. More brutality, but both men look to be gassing. Hunter repeatedly looks to set up for the spear, but seemed too tired to execute. More back and forth- both men looking to just inflict damage, before Hunter finally nails the spear…for a two count. Hunter starts hitting Brick with everything he has, the big man just takes it and keeps pounding forward. German suplex. Fallaway slam. Another spear. Nothing keeps him down, and Hunter starts to look desperate and exhausted. As a last ditch effort, with his remaining strength, Hunter lifts up the 400 pound giant and puts him in his own torture rack and refuses to let go- grabbing the victory when Brick passes out.

Winner: Kevin Hunter
Match Rating: ****

After the match, both men collapse from exhaustion. A group of medical personnel come out and help assist both men to the back.



John Logan vs Vic"The Technician" Baron


Recap:
Everything was on the line in this one. Keeping the dream alive for a shot at the World title. Keeping open the chance for a future shot. Holding a family legacy. In contrast to the previous match, this one started off much more technical, both men feeling each other out and looking for an opportunity to take advantage of. Neither seemed able to find that opening, as the match went back and forth. A suplex by Baron into a ground hold, Logan would break and set up a backdrop into a ground hold of his own. They would continue to trade moves until a delayed suplex by Baron would lead into a second rope suplex that Logan would counter into a powerbomb… for a very close near fall. Back in the middle Baron hits another delayed brainbuster, and rolls into a backslide… that gets a very close near fall of his own. Pace picking up now, both men smelling blood. Baron hits the Family Business (Olympic slam) but Logan again kicks out. Baron goes to toss Logan into the ropes but he counters and hits the Sky High… for another near fall. Baron looks dazed, and Logan takes advantage, throwing him into the ropes- hitting another Sky High, this time for the pin.

Winner: John Logan
Match Rating: ****

After the match, Machine Gun Mayhem enters the ring carrying a baseball bat and walks up to Logan and immediately nails him with the bat to the ribs, then tosses him outside in a heap. He turns and looks at Vic, still unable to move from the match points at him, then gets down and whispers into his ear before exiting the ring.



There were no interviews granted post show, but reporters were notified that there would be an official press conference for NIGHTMARE held next week, with the champion and both potential challengers…

Roy Carter vs “Young Gun” Castillo
Carter has been on a roll of late, attacking Young Gun after Young Gun in frustration over his prelim booking. This week it's Castillo, the top Young Gun currently in Training Grounds, who will get a shot at the former MMA fighter. Roy has promised to injure the rookie, but can this Young Gun pull off an upset?

Riot vs Jay Zero (AAW)
A preview to Gears of War vs The Starboys. Both men will have their partners at ringside, and there are rumblings that we might see an appearance from Adrian Lawton, healthy and fresh off his title defense in AAW. Expect fireworks in this one.

#1 Contender Match for the Warrior Pro World Heavyweight Title
John Logan vs Kevin Hunter
A rematch of their Golden Gate Tournament finals match. Hunter has been on a tear as of late, winning his last three matches including a decisive victory over his former mentor, Brick at WG# 3. Can he continue his winning ways and unseat one of only 2 men that have managed to beat the rising star? Or will Logan finally get the rematch he so desperately wants with the reigning champ?

Also scheduled to be in attendance: Machine Gun Mayhem, Doc Wyatt, and more!

This show will set the stage for Warrior Pro’s next big event, NIGHTMARE- so check back here Friday Oct. 12th for full matches, recaps, and promos.


John Logan


Kevin Hunter

A major announcement was made yesterday in Mexico City. In a joint press conference, Warrior Pro Wrestling owner Tank McDaniel and Lucha POWER owner “El Macho” Hector Torres Sr. announced a joint partnership that will allow the two companies to co-promote as well as talent share. Both men had some interesting things to say during the press conference.

From Tank:



From El Macho (translated from Spanish):



Lucha Power has a long history as a promotion. Based in Mexico City and founded in the late 1970’s, the promotion rose to be one of the most popular lucha companies in the country in the mid 80’s- largely due to their 2 top stars,  Blue Puma and El Macho, as well as an influx of American talent such as Tank McDaniel and Wrecking Ball Allen.  Unfortunately, in the early 2000’s, bad business deals and a lack of new talent saw the company slide to near bankruptcy. In 2017, El Macho bought the promotion outright and has refocused the company around young, up and coming stars. The recent retirement of Red Demon II due to neck issues has resulted in the World Title being vacated. A tournament for a new champion is expected to be scheduled soon…


In other news- the card for NIGHTMARE is now officially set. The show will be broadcast LIVE on Twitch at 4pm PT.


Warrior Pro & Lucha POWER Cross Promotional Tag Team Match
Tank McDaniel and John Logan vs El Macho and Pantero Negro Jr

Machine Gun Mayhem vs Vic “The Technician” Baron

Warrior Pro & AAW Cross Promotional Tag Team Match
Starboys vs Gears of War

World Heavyweight Title Match:
“Gentleman” Doc Wyatt (c) vs Kevin “Rampage” Hunter

Nightmare was a wild show, and worked not only as a cross promotional showcase but as a window into whats to come for the remainder of the year...

Scroll down for individual match videos, recaps, and post-match action…


Pre-Show Match: Hexagon Jr. (Lucha POWER) vs Rip Reed


Recap:
Fast paced and all action right from the jump. Hexagon, one of the top wrestlers in Lucha POWER and all of Mexico put on a showcase for the fans while Rip Reed showed why the Reed Brothers are more than just a tag team. Rip was very impressive early on, matching Hexagon move for move and even gaining close pinfalls that seemed to take the former Lucha POWER champ off guard. Hexagon would shift momentum with a suplex from the middle rope into a moonsault for a close two count. Rip would fight back and hit his Death From Above senton for… another close 2 count. Both men smell blood, and Rip seemed to be setting up Hexagon for a top rope hurricanrana before seeing it countered into a top rope reverse rollup for the pin.

Winner: Hexagon Jr.
Rating: ***



Warrior Pro & Lucha POWER Cross Promotional Tag Team Match
Tank McDaniel and John Logan vs El Macho and Pantero Negro Jr


Recap:
A showcase of two promotions, this was also a showcase of two legends of the sport. Both El Macho and Tank McDaniel looked good at the start, showing of signature moves and looking spry for their age. Their partners also looked impressive, carrying the bulk of the action. Logan seemed to have the match in hand when he countered a running move from El Macho into a Sky High for a close 2 count. El Macho managed a tag but Logan counters a double team and nails Pantero Negro with a Logans Run DDT for a….very close near fall. Pantero desperately tags out, and Logan is on fire, nailing a Cannonball senton on El Macho followed by a dropkick for…another painfully close near fall. Macho tries a comeback but gets cut off and Logan goes for another Cannonball dropkick combination but El Macho avoids the kick and gets to his corner for the hot tag to Pantero- who runs wild. Logan seems to be a bit gassed and eventually makes the tag to Tank, who doesn’t fair much better. Pantero overwhelms him with his speed, but Tank finds a small opening and nails his patented Tank Bomber lariat. But before he can go for a pin, El Macho distracts him, allowing Pantero to set up and hit the Dark Fenix Splash- KO-ing Tank in the process.

Winner: Team Lucha POWER
Rating: ****

After the match, medical personnel immediately tended to Tank as El Macho and Logan hovered over him concerned. Pantero Negro Jr. seemed unconcerned and celebrated the victory before heading to the back alone as Logan and El Macho helped attend to Tank.



Roy Carter vs Austin Baron


Recap:
Easily the match of the night. This was a straight up fight, with the early part of the match focused on both men pounding on each other- neither being able to secure a clear advantage. Roy worked take downs to brawl on the ground, Austin using strikes to set up slams and grounded kicks. Austin would finally hit a dragon screw into his famous cross face but Roy would find the ropes. The action would get back to the middle and that’s where Austin would finally give Roy the opening he would need to hit the Game Over piledriver… for a near fall. Austin would recover, counter a strike from Carter and hit a stunner….for a near fall of his own. The pace begins to quicken, Roy goes for another Game Over but gets countered. He tries for ground and pound but is countered. Seemingly frustrated he rains strikes down on Austin, and follows up with a running kick for the pinfall but Austin has the ropes. Action goes back to the middle of the ring, and Austin is trying to mount a comeback but eats a vicious knee, giving Carter an opening to hit another Game Over… for another near fall- the legend just wont stay down. Roy hits a top rope foot stomp. Then a shoulder breaker into a European uppercut. Austin just keeps coming- he looks in visible pain but still mounts a comeback- tossing Carter outside. Austin starts to brawl but Carter hits his flying armbreaker and holds on until right before the 10 count. Both men back inside- Austin looks spent, he lazily attempts another stunner but Carter turns it into a third Game Over… for the pin fall.

Winner: Roy Carter
Rating: ****



Machine Gun Mayhem vs Vic “The Technician” Baron


Recap:
Vic Baron, who has been suffering through one of the toughest stretches of his career- came out for this bout aggressive and confident. The mind games Machine Gun has played seemed to have no effect, and the match took a surprising start, with Vic dictating the pace early. Machine Gun, used to punishing opponents early, looked visibly frustrated as Vic seemed to be able to trade him move for move. Vic, forever the tactician, seemed to feed of the frustration, using it to his advantage to poke at openings. A delayed brainbuster into an arm trap suplex got a very near fall. That seemed to put Machine Gun into a blind rage, but that just seemed to open up more holes for Vic to expose. Vic seemed in total control… until Machine Gun dropped him on his head, leading to a Bone Crusher jackhammer… that Baron barely was able to grab the ropes for. Machine Gun, distracted by the lack of pin count, got dumped outside and Vic followed up with a rare dive. Both men brawling now, sensing the urgency. Machine Gun suplexes Baron into the ropes. Vic applies the Killa Crossface but Machine Gun gets to the ropes. More back and forth until- in the middle of the ring- Vic locks in the crossface deeeep and Machine Gun passes out.

Winner: Vic Baron
Rating: ****

After the match celebrating, Vic kneels down and whispers something into Machine Guns ear, harking back to their initial confrontation. Upon hearing this Machine Gun wakes up screaming NOOOOOOOOOOOO. And leaves the ring through the crowd, assaulting security all the way out.[/div]



Warrior Pro & AAW Cross Promotional Tag Team Match
Starboys vs Gears of War (video includes post match)


Recap:
This match seemed to follow the same pattern as the singles match at Warrior Grounds- Riot is a massive human being that runs through everyone and everything. He and Bobby Clash took turns wailing on poor Jay Zero, isolating him from his team and exacting punishment. Then Hadad got rolling. It seemed GoW did not have any answer for the AAW veteran, as he took turns overpowering the smaller Clash and running circles around the bigger Riot. Riot would eventually make a comeback, throwing Hamid around with slams. But Hadad was a man possessed, and countered with a double arm DDT into a moonsault for a close pin fall. A fresh tag to Bobby Clash seemed to turn the tide again, with the smaller GoW running wild and looking like the fresher wrestler- hitting the triple fisherman… but the run gassed him and he was too tired to cover. Hadad seemed to get a second wind as Clash walked into back to back DDTs before getting nailed with a moonsault. Desperately Clash made the tag back to Riot… who immediately ran wild. Both men slugging it out in the middle of the ring before Hadad lands the Billionaire Bomb for the impressive win.

Winner: The Starboys
Rating: ***


After the match as The Starboys celebrate and start to leave, Lawton grabs a mic and says that this promotion is weak, and nobody is on his level. They came to prove one thing, this promotion is second rate. Just then John Logan comes out and a brawl ensues, with both men exchanging blows before security eventually breaks them up.



World Heavyweight Title Match:
“Gentleman” Doc Wyatt (c) vs Kevin “Rampage” Hunter


Recap:
Rampage came out aggressive to start it off, attempting to use his size and power advantage to seemingly end this match early. But the veteran champ must have studied what happened in the Logan fight. He picked his spots, kept Hunter off balance and frustrated, and didn’t open himself up for anything major. The strategy seemed to work, with Hunter slowing down as fatigue set in, and he became more and more visibly frustrated. Soon enough Doc seemed to be completely dictating the match, picking off Hunter as he aimlessly flailed as a response. Even as the match spilled outside Doc seemed to have the edge, tossing Rampage into the barricade. As the action moved back into the ring Rampage- perhaps out of desperation, landed a huge slam on Doc, disorienting him enough for Hunter to land the Lights OUT powerbomb….for a very close near fall. That seemed to be all Hunter could muster- Doc countered a whip into a striking kick to the face, leading to a figure four that Hunter barely got to the ropes for. Doc in firm control until again, out of desperation, Hunter reversed into a german suplex- into a torturerack- the same move that ended his match with Brick. But Doc held on without submitting, and Rampage eventually had to let go out of exhaustion. Now the action is picking up, both men going back and forth, until Doc sneaks in a wicked low blow….for a near fall. Doc starts working the leg, trying to set up for the figure 4, when Rampage hits the back breaker, into a lariat, but misses the spear… Rampage seems to find a reserve and he finally mounts his own offense, staggering Doc. Rampage has him set up for the spear- except Doc counters into a superman punch for the pin fall.

Winner and STILL CHAMP: Doc Wyatt
Rating: ***




After the event, reporters caught up with a few of the wrestlers…

Doc Wyatt


Roy Carter


John Logan


Tank McDaniel
(Tank was taken directly to the hospital, where xrays revealed 2 broken ribs and a punctured lung. Surgery was being scheduled, with no recovery time available at this time).