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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:36:58 GMT -8
 WRESTLING NEWS ROUNDUPDoc Wyatt has stayed busy in the news, despite his recent loss that saw an end to one of the longest modern championship reigns of any promotion in the past year. He has insisted that he won’t rematch with Lil Lariato, and instead has turned his focus to another Texan- Lance Marshall. Needless to say, words have been exchanged. The two will face off at the big Phoenix Rising year-end show, and all signs point to this being an epic showdown…. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Doc isn’t the only Warrior Pro wrestler keeping busy during the break. Rampage Hunter looked impressive in his debut at PCP, and he’s had a few things to say about it. The showing earned him another match that could see the former Warrior Pro champion vying for PCP’s top belt. There are rumors that we could also see more of PCP’s emerging talent on future Warrior Pro shows next year as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The tale end of 2019 saw a large chunk of Warrior Pro’s roster listed on the injury report. That should start to swing the other way starting in 2020. Sources say “Brick” Casey has been medically cleared and could presumably start taking booking dates as early as next week. Austin Baron was also quietly cleared to resume wrestling, though sources say he has not determined when/if he will return to the ring. Red Masterson and John Logan are also expected to be cleared to return in early 2020, though there is no expected date for either. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tank McDaniel was asked recently about the prospects of a women’s division in Warrior Pro, and his answer was more than coy: This would be the first time Tank’s answer around a potential women’s division wasn’t met with a “not in the near future” but it also wasn’t a definitive answer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In that same interview, Tank also gave an update on the remodel of Pioneer Hall: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Finally, for the first time ever, the Wrestling Monitor will be doing year end awards. Scroll below for the categories and finalists. While The Monitor will be choosing the eventual winners, readers are more than welcome to submit their choice for each category. Winners will be revealed before the end of the year… WRESTLER OF THE YEAR “Gentleman” Doc Wyatt260 days. 4 defenses. Runner up in the G2 tournament. Main evented every Warrior Pro show save for one. Became Lone Star Champion in TIPWF. You could make the argument that Doc Wyatt put Warrior Pro on the map and kept it there with a laundry list of memorable feuds both inside and outside the promotion. The winner of this category will likely be the worst kept secret. Rampage HunterFun fact. Rampage fought exclusively for championships in Warrior Pro over the last year. He is the only wrestler not named Doc Wyatt to win and defend the heavyweight title, as well as the first non-iWe wrestler to win the promotions Intercontinental title. His recent run in PCP seems to point to another banner year in 2020. Lobo MuerteEnded the historic reign of Doc Wyatt and had killer matches for the Lucha POWER title (vs Dungeon Dominguez) and La Mascara de Choque (vs Cicatrices). Add to it a fantastic G2 tournament and Lobo’s incredible workrate, and this has made him one of the most popular talents outside Warrior Pro that has wrestled with the promotion. WINNER: “Gentleman” Doc Wyatt.A formality really. No one came even close to challenging Doc, who has become the signature star of the promotion and a legit star across any promotion.
Honorable mention: Rampage Hunter’s year was really impressive as well. A win in PCP would see him own titles in three separate promotions, and he still stands as the only person on the Warrior Pro roster to beat Doc with the title on the line. Spoiler alert- expect a lot of Rampage in 2020… MATCH OF THE YEAR
All of these matches were rated 5 stars at the time… Rampage Hunter vs John Logan (New Dawn)Rampage Hunter vs Dirk van Oranje (G2 Finals)Doc Wyatt vs John Logan (Warriorversary)Doc Wyatt vs Lil Lariato (DEADEYE)WINNER: Rampage Hunter vs John Logan (New Dawn PPV). This felt like the promotion’s first ever “epic” match and established two of the top guys as legit main eventers. With any luck, these two will get a chance to run it back again in 2020.
Honorable mention: Both Doc/Lariato and Rampage/Dirk II were amazing matches featuring outside talent from iWe and The Office. FEUD OF THE YEAR
John Logan and Doc Wyatt This one was a slow burn since Warrior Pro opened its doors last year. The two stars of the promotion battled it out in a series of matches over the summer that seemed to continually raise the stakes. Logan avenged his G2 loss the year prior, Doc pulled out a miracle win at Warriorversary, and the champ emerged triumphantly in the rubber match inside a steel cage. Vic Baron and Machine Gun MayhemThis was one of the more bizarre stories of the year. Vic was allegedly kidnapped by MGM, then was arrested for assaulting Machine Gun at a fan meet and greet. T he climactic match in a steel cage was one of the more brutal matches of the year in any promotion, and re-established Vic as a major player in the company. Jackson Hole Outlaws and Cogburn RanchPotential to be back on the ballot next year as well, since this rivalry is faaaar from over. It started with Doc Wyatt beating Cowboy Johnston for the Lone Star Championship. That would lead into a blood feud between Lil Lariato that has seen the two battle over both the Lone Star and Warrior Pro championships. In between both stables have brawled all over multiple arena’s- even crashing a wedding. This seems destined to peak with a trilogy match between Doc and Lariato, but time will tell if that match comes to fruition. WINNER: Vic Baron and Machine Gun Mayhem. There’s probably a decent case that the real winner should be “Doc Wyatt vs The World” but Vic/MGM deserved this spot.
Honorable mention: Doc/Lariato would have potentially won this spot, but the feud is still active and the best may yet come in 2020…
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:38:49 GMT -8
A couple of promo's from the Warrior Pro roster have made the internet rounds over the past couple days... Doc Wyatt posted a promo on WPW.com in response to another post show comment from Lance Marshall following the most recent Showdown Phoenix Rising show…------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Following comments from PCP Champion Darryl Jenkins which followed Rampages impressive win to earn a championship fight in PCP, Rampage was asked to give his thoughts, which he did via a video on his Instagram account…
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:39:06 GMT -8
Immediately following Doc Wyatt's match with Lance Marshall... Members of the Jackson Hole Outlaws prevented media into the locker room, though multiple reports are that Doc's room was completely trashed with a great deal of commotion being heard after the match. Doc was escorted out of the building without speaking to reporters- but it was viewed that Doc's arm was in a sling and sources state he was taken directly to a local hospital to be evaluated for what's currently being deemed a "shoulder stinger." Interesting to note as well is Virgil Wyatt, Doc's father and rumored to be in Japan for the past year, was spotted in Doc's entourage as he headed to the hospital. We'll have more on this story as it develops...
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:39:45 GMT -8
In an exclusive interview, the Wrestling Monitor’s editor in chief Ray “The Razor” Tolbert sits down with Warrior Pro Wrestling owner Tank McDaniel to discuss the promotions roadmap for 2020, and make a few exciting announcements.Razor: Welcome Tank, 2019 was a pretty good year for you guys- what does 2020 hold for Warrior Pro? Tank: Thanks Razor. 2019 was a roller coaster for sure, but in the end I was very pleased with the quality of the product. The promotion put on consistently entertaining shows, and our guys started popping up in other promotions all over the country. The hope for this year is to build off that momentum and continue to grow. Honestly, I feel pretty confident we will do just that. Razor: That growth includes moving into a new home right? Tank: Yes sir. Construction on our new home- which includes a wrestling hall, office headquarters, and our Baron Wrestling School training center- completed last week and our first Warrior Grounds of the year will be held in that building. The building is self-funded so we own it outright, but you could end up seeing other promotions running as they tour the area. I’ve named it after my late brother: We also are pleased to announce that we’ve entered into an agreement with Moffett Field Arena to run our monthly PPV events from that building. Moffett Arena is located about 5 miles from the historic military base in Mountain View. The Arena, as you probably know was a popular destination in the 70’s and 80’s before newer, bigger arenas took over. We’re pleased with the renovation effort and are very excited at the opportunity to run in an arena with that much history. Razor: Switching topics, Lucha POWER. Pretty big news that you bought a major share of the company. How involved will you be in the day to day? Tank: I’m old man, and honestly some days I don’t have the energy to run one company, let alone two. Their have been plenty of rumors regarding my nephew Lefty being sent down south to help run things and keep an eye on El Macho. The reality is that’s only half true. Lefty will have a booking role in Lucha POWER and will be running most of the back office stuff for Macho, but El Macho will still have final say- and still owns the majority of the company. But more importantly, this is a chance for my nephew to get some on the job training for what will eventually be a role in Warrior Pro. The plan has always been that he’d step in when my old ass couldn’t manage the day to day, and that time is probably sooner rather than later. Razor: Is this a retirement announcement? Tank: Hell no. But there’s no reason not to prepare for the inevitable future. Razor: I understand there are a few roster announcements? Tank: Yep. First off Jack Gold has signed a multi-year deal with Lucha POWER. I still have high hopes for the kid, but a change of scenery would probably do him some good, and I think he’s going to fit in real well working in Mexico. And second, this has been rumored for a couple months- Warrior Pro will be creating a Women’s division this year. With that we have our first two signings: We’ll continue to announce signings over the next couple months and will start to book showcase matches that will hopefully include outside talent as well. Razor: What about Blackwood Academy? Will Fiona be leaving? Tank: No, there is specific language that Fiona can continue to work in Blackwood. Razor: What does the schedule look like for 2020? Tank: Our first show of the year will be the Grand Opening of Gorilla Hall- Warrior Grounds #15 next Friday January 17th. We will be announcing the card shortly but we’ll have a special main event: McDaniel and Baron vs Los Terribles for the Warrior Pro Tag Team Championship On January 30th from Moffett Base Arena, our first PPV event of the year will be broadcast LIVE on Twitch: The rest of the year is set to be huge as well, here are some of the upcoming hightlights: - Lucha Power Supershow: Lucha Fantastico (Feb) - Golden Gate Tournament and Finals (April/May) - Warriorversary II (June) - Gorilla Memorial Tournament – for the first ever Women’s Championship (August) Razor: That’s a big schedule. Last question- will we see Tank McDaniel in the ring in 2020? Tank: I told you Razor, I’m not retired yet.
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:40:08 GMT -8
Back in the Bay Area after a prolonged stint wrestling in Port City Pro, Rampage Hunter was on a podcast to promote the upcoming Warrior Grounds show that will act as the grand opening of Gorilla Hall. When asked if he would be competing at the show, he gave this response…
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:40:33 GMT -8
Big Bama Ray was taking questions from fans on his twitter. Someone sent a link to a podcast and asked Ray if he's gonna be the one to step up to Rampage Hunter's challenge. Ray listened to the podcast and immediately tried to get in touch with Jeff Gorham, but the owner wasn't able to be reached. Ray decided to use his new found social media skills and take matters into his own hands. It got the owner's attention.
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:41:10 GMT -8
After the conclusion of the Southeastern Memorial Tournament, a reporter caught up with Big Bama Ray to get his thoughts on the tournament final, and the upcoming rematch with Rampage Hunter.
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:41:33 GMT -8
After a prolonged break, Warrior Pro Wrestling is back! This Friday the promotion hosts its first show of 2020, and its set to be the biggest Warrior Grounds to date. For the first time in Warrior Grounds history, the Tag Team Championship will be on the line, plus not one- but two- number one contenders will be determined. All of this plus an appearance from John Logan, and Doc Wyatt speaks for the first time since he lost the World Title.Not to mention this will also act as the kickoff of Warrior Pro’s brand new venue- Gorilla Hall. Tune in THIS FRIDAY for all the matches, promos, and angles as we go full speed into the new year and set up for the first PPV on January 30th- NEW DAWN. Match Previews: Markus Winter vs Roy CarterMarkus Winter will take his three-fight win streak, the longest active one in the company, to the test against veteran Roy Carter. The winner will be well positioned at a future Intercontinental Title shot and very well could be in line to face the winner coming out of New Dawn. #1 Contender for the Warrior Pro IC Title: Maverick Reed vs Jimmy HawkinsJimmy Hawkins would like nothing better than to get another shot at Robino and that Warrior Pro belt around his waste, but first he’ll have to get past Maverick Reed. The oldest Reed brother had an impressive end to 2019 in singles action with the hope that an upset win here could catapult himself into the next tier and perhaps, championship gold in 2020. #1 Contender for the PCP Title: Rampage Hunter vs Big Bama RayRampage Hunter makes his triumphant return to Warrior Pro after an extended stay in the southwest fighting in PCP and Tiger Stripe Pro. The hope was he would be returning with two belts, but a failed attempt at capturing PCP’s top prize fell short. He’ll have another shot with a win over, ironically, not only the man he beat to get his first PCP shot, but the man he beat to win the Tiger Stripe Southeastern Memorial States Tournament- Big Bama Ray. Can the big man from Alabama finally solve the Rampage puzzle? Or will Rampage continue the streak and get the rematch with Darryl Jenkins he so desperately wants? Warrior Pro Tag Team Championship: Los Terribles vs McDaniel & BaronLobo Muerte makes his first appearance since ending Doc Wyatt’s historic run as World Champ- and he does so with an eye at making history of his own. Teaming with his cousin Pantero Negro Jr, Los Terribles take on the reigning Tag Team Champions for a chance for Lobo to be the first duel champion in Warrior Pro history. It would also create an interesting situation where all Warrior Pro Champions would be held by outside talent- something the prideful Vic Baron and Lefty McDaniel would no doubt want to avoid given their close family ties to company management. The stage is set for this to be the biggest main event in Warrior Ground history, and a hellova kickoff to Gorilla Hall and 2020. Tune in Friday for a full recap of the show!
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:42:22 GMT -8
Tonight was historic, as Warrior Grounds kicked off 2020 with a fantastic show that doubled as the grand opening of Gorilla Hall- the promotion’s new home. Besides a slew of high-quality matches, there were several big announcements and angles that played out over the course of the night. Scroll down for full matches, recaps and all the promo’s and angles this show had to offer… The show opens with “Lanky” Lefty McDaniel making his way to the ring, microphone in hand…Lefty drops the mic and exits the ring as the crowd chants Senator’s name-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Markus Winter vs Roy CarterRecap:Maybe Winter’s most impressive win to date. Markus was able to stuff Carter’s MMA time after time and keep dictating the pace, eventually hitting the Winter is Coming that knocked Roy out clean in the middle of the ring for his fourth straight win. Winner: Markus Winter
Rating: ****After the match Winter rolls out of the ring and grabs a mic. Slowly making his way to the back as Byron Worthy checks on Roy Carter, Winters stops and walks back to the ring…Winter drops the mic and exits as medics and Worthy help Roy Carter to the back-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Bay Ballerz make their way to the ring, led by iWe legend Super Bad Ass Sweet Daddy Jones…-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1 Contender for the Warrior Pro IC Title: Maverick Reed vs Jimmy HawkinsRecap: A fast paced match that had a ton of back and forth, with Hawkins getting the upper hand early. Maverick seemed to be slowly mounting a comeback and may have in fact pulled it off, but a top rope counter from Hawkins caught Maverick into a rollup for the pin, setting up a rematch with Robino for the IC title in two weeks. Winner: Jimmy Hawkins
Rating: ****¬-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heading out to the ring with Red Masterson in toe is Doc Wyatt. He stands in the middle of the ring and takes in the boos before requesting a microphone…Brick Casey, who has not been seen in Warrior Pro since Warriorversary in July, makes his way to the ring to a thunderous ovation. He gets into the ring and grabs the mic from a stunned DocRed and Brick go nose to nose before Brick slowly backs away and exits the ring. While both Doc and Red are focused on Brick someone runs down from the crowd and jumps the rail, entering the ring…Lil Lariato stands over Doc taunting before high tailing out as Red comes to make the save. Lariato celebrates in the crowd as a stunned Doc is checked on by Red…-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1 Contender for the PCP Title: Rampage Hunter vs Big Bama RayRecap: An early candidate for MotY and an instant classic. It also served as an excellent follow up to their first match in Tiger Stripe Pro, and both men absolutely left it all in the ring. Big Bama Ray seemed to have the match won if not for an untimely ref bump that negated the pin fall. Eventually this match ended like the last one, with a duo of spears and Rampage’s hand being raised. Winner: Rampage Hunter
Rating: *****-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warrior Pro Tag Team Championship: Los Terribles vs McDaniel & Baron (c)Recap: Both teams jawed back and forth to start this one, and the pace stayed hot throughout the match. Pantero came close to ending the match on several occasions but each time the champs were there to make the save. In the end it was a Left Handed Scissors to Pantero Negro Jr that would allow the champions to retain. Winner: McDaniel & Baron
Rating: ****After the match both teams continue to have words, Lefty and Pantero continue shouting back and forth, with Lefty holding up the number two, potentially alluding to his match last year where he also pinned the Lucha POWER number one contender. Meanwhile Vic Baron leaves the ring, grabs the World Title and brings it back- shoving it in Lobo’s chest and pointing at it. The two have a staredown with Lobo raising the title above his head…-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To close out the show, the PA announcer introduces John Logan, who has been out with an injury since late this summer. Logan comes out to a raucous ovation, circling the ring and interacting with fans. Finally, he gets into the ring, microphone in hand…
Suddenly the lights go out…
Standing over Logan’s unconscious body is none other than Machine Gun Mayhem, who is now holding the microphone…
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:43:01 GMT -8
A message from Senator Steve Phillips:I accept your gracious offer, Mr. McDaniel, and am honored to do so. It has been a pleasure to have done business with such a storied institution as Warrior Pro is, and to compete in one of my final matches against an individual of your integrity and quality is a privilege. Even as my career winds down, it seems that this may well be the very best year I have had in a decade, with such joyous challenges. I would be remiss, however, if I did not state that I had an additional purpose in sending this message. As such, I cede the remainder of my time to one of very best of the Office, the TIPWF Lone Star Champion, a man I have the utmost respect for, Lil' Lariato...
Lil' Lariato: That's right, Mr. Senator Man, A duo promo was the ultimate plan, What's up, Doc, Your talk was just a crock, You opened up your mouth, but you ain't got any cred, I was the matador, and your vision just went red, So one more time, let's settle this thing, Third time's the charm, even if you ain't got no bling, Meet me somewhere, meet me at Lariats, Number Ten Let's see for the last time, who can get the career defining win.
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:43:33 GMT -8
From the desk of Virgil Wyatt…
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:43:55 GMT -8
After an oddly quite week, news blew up this weekend around Warrior Pro Wrestling. Here are all the details.New Dawn will be broadcast LIVE THIS THURSDAY AT 5pm on Twitch. Tank McDaniel will be hosting a press conference for the show tomorrow. New Dawn does in fact have a card despite not being officially announced. Delays have centered around the main event- specifically who will face Warrior Pro Champion Lobo Muerte. As of this writing that opponent is still scheduled to be Vic Baron- who issued the challenge at Warrior Grounds #15 and who’s last loss was to Lobo back in June of last year. The complication however sits with Doc Wyatt, the former champion, and his insistence on a rematch. Sources say Doc still does not have medical clearance from his match against Lance Marshall (the attack from Lil Lariato at WG 15 no doubt didn’t help). Virgil Wyatt has been privately pushing to sue both Phoenix Rising (for what sources say are “poor work conditions”) and Senator Phillips- for Lariato’s attack on Doc as ways to bring outside pressure on Tank to delay a championship match till Doc is physically ready for a rematch. Tank is expected to give a statement regarding the matter at tomorrow’s press conference. The rest of the card is largely set. Brick Casey will face Red Masterson after their staredown at Warrior Grounds. Jimmy Hawkins earned a shot at the reigning IC champion, Robino. Senator Phillips accepted Lefty McDaniel’s challenge. It is also heavily rumored that the Lucha POWER championship will be defended at the show, with Dungeon Dominguez facing Pantero Negro Jr. One potential matchup still without clarity relates to the final segment of Warrior Grounds #15, where Machine Gun Mayhem attacked John Logan. Logan, who attended a B.A.S.E. show on Saturday spoke with reporters about the incident… Warrior Pro office responded to the comment late Sunday simply stating, “Tank will address it at the press conference.” And finally, we’ve heard nothing from Lil Lariato’s camp regarding Virgil Wyatt’s demands regarding the trilogy match with his son, though sources say he plans to provide backup at ringside for Brick during his match with Red Masterson.
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:44:23 GMT -8
Tank McDaniel is seated in the Conference Room of Gorilla Hall, flanked by Warrior Pro World Heavyweight Champion Lobo Muerte and rumored challenger, Vic Baron.Both fighters get up and face off for a photo opp before quietly exchanging words and walking to separate exits…
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:44:57 GMT -8
It's FIGHT NIGHT, and Warrior Pro Wrestling’s first show of 2020 is going to be a great one. Three titles are on the line, plus a brutal unsanctioned match with two of the promotion’s biggest stars. And on top of all that, Senator Phillips Retirement Tour stops by San Jose for his first and last appearance in Warrior Pro. Tune in tonight at 5pm PST for all the action, LIVE ON TWITCH.Match Previews: Red Masterson (w/Doc Wyatt) vs Brick Casey (w/ Lil Lariato)This opener might break the ring before the night even begins. Brick makes his long-awaited comeback after shoulder surgery, and he’s picking up right where he left off, charging head first into the Jackson Hole Outlaws. He faces the man that replaced him in the group, the dangerous Texan, Red Masterson. Masterson is rumored to still be bothered by a rib injury he suffered at the hands of Cowboy Johnston, and there is added intrigue by both Doc Wyatt and Lil Lariato scheduled to act as cornermen for the match. Intercontinental Title: Jimmy Hawkins vs Robino (c)A rematch from the finals of the Gorilla Tournament, that saw Robino win the IC belt in dramatic fashion. Jimmy Hawkins has been on a tear since returning from AAW- can he avenge his only loss since his return, and reclaim the IC belt for Warrior Pro? Or will the bouncy Bostonian continue his impressive run and continue undefeated through iWe’s rival promotion? Lucha POWER World Title: Pantero Negro Jr. vs Dungeon Dominguez (c)Lucha POWER has been quiet since breaking from La Guerra in October, but this rivalry has been simmering since last summer. Dungeon has been an unstoppable force for the promotion, but after settling his feud with Nightmare Clown, Pantero Negro has had his sights fully set on the championship gold. This will be a perfect showcase for next month’s “Lucha Fantastico,” and will likely set the direction for the promotion in the coming year. Senator Retirement Tour: Senator Steve Phillips vs Lanky Lefty McDanielSenator Phillips Retirement Tour has been one classic match after another, as the Hall of Famer has turned back the clock in this final run. Tonight, he’ll answer Lefty McDaniel’s challenge in his sole appearance in Warrior Pro in what fans hope is a match to be remembered. John Logan vs Machine Gun Mayhem (unsanctioned street fight)This… escalated quickly. Joh Logan, out for months with a knee injury, was set to address fans at the first Warrior Grounds of the new year, except he never got the chance. Instead he was brutally attacked by Machine Gun Mayhem- out to make a statement of his own. The result is an unsanctioned street fight that will be officiated by Tank McDaniel. This just in: An added stipulation insisted by MGM: The ring will be covered by light tubes for the match. Logan has agreed…Warrior Pro World Heavyweight Title: Lobo Muerte (c) vs Vic BaronThe main event will, for the first time, not feature Doc Wyatt or John Logan. Instead it will feature Lobo Muerte, an unlikely underdog who dethroned the reigning champion, and Vic Baron- the reigning Tag Team champion who has been chasing a shot at the top prize for over a year. Can Lobo continue his unlikely run? Can Vic live up to the Baron family name and become a third-generation champion? All of these questions get answered TONIGHT at NEW DAWN.
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Sept 8, 2020 7:45:23 GMT -8
New Dawn 2020 is complete, and it was a proper kickoff to the new year. Three titles were on the line, the Senatorial Retirement Tour stopped by, and two men beat the holy hell out of each other. Scroll down for all the matches and recaps. We also have highlights from a post show press conference that went seriously sideways... Red Masterson (w/Doc Wyatt) vs Brick Casey (w/ Lil Lariato)Recap:A brutal slugfest to open the show, as both Brick and Red beat the tar out of each other. The match went back and forth with both Doc Wyatt and Lil Lariato getting involved in the action. It seemed Masterson would overcome his still injured ribs before Brick cut him down with a series of monster chops followed by a sit down splash for the pin. Winner: Brick Casey
Rating: **** After the match both Brick and Lariato could be seen yelling at Doc Wyatt as Doc mocked both of them. Red was in obvious pain, holding his taped ribs.
Intercontinental Title: Jimmy Hawkins vs Robino (c)Recap:A quick and fast paced match that saw the champion push the action and overwhelm the young challenger. Hawkins had brief moments where it seemed like he might make the comeback, but it never got any steam and the rematch ended the way their first match did, with Robino pinning Hawkins in the middle of the ring. Winner: Robino
Rating: *** Lucha POWER World Title: Pantero Negro Jr. vs Dungeon Dominguez (c)Recap:Pantero came out guns blazing in this match, hitting the big man with everything he had…and it just didn’t matter. Dungeon just kept on coming, kicking out of two Destino’s like they were nothing and cutting off Pantero’s offense every time he started to build some momentum. In the end, Dungeon sunk a cross arm camel clutch in deeeep and Pantero was forced to tap, allowing Dungeon to retain. Winner: Dungeon Dominguez
Rating: *** Senator Retirement Tour: Senator Steve Phillips vs Lanky Lefty McDanielRecap:The first and probably last meeting between these two was a fascinating contrast of styles. Lefty kept moving, striking quickly and keeping the action moving, while Senator stayed in the pocket and delivered crushing blow after crushing blow- including a series of brutal knees that busted Lefty wide open. Those knees left the younger McDaniel wobbly, but a Left Handed Scissors out of nowhere dropped Senator like a rock, ending the match. Winner: “Lanky” Lefty McDaniel
Rating: ****
After the match, Lefty helped up the legend and raised Senator’s hand as the crowd chanted his name. Both men walked to the back together, stopping to pose with fans.John Logan vs Machine Gun Mayhem (unsanctioned street fight)Recap:A brutal brutal match. Logan came out on the war path, smashing every single light tube that laid in the ring over Machine Gun’s head, but dripping with blood the King of Mayhem seemed to only get stronger. Two Logan Run DDT’s didn’t seem to phase him either, and after a pop up sitting powerbomb barely got a two count MGM seemed to start laughing. He tossed Logan outside and nailed a diving jump kick from the top rope to the floor, and the brawl continued outside. Logan nailed MGM with 3 more light tubes and sunk an anaconda vice in before Tank threw in the towel when it appeared MGM had passed out. Winner: John Logan
Rating:*****After the match Logan put MGM back into the Vice, screaming out as security had to be called by Tank to get Logan off of the unconscious MGM…]Warrior Pro World Heavyweight Title: Lobo Muerte (c) vs Vic BaronRecap:This match mirrored their first match back at G2 in a lot of ways. Lobo pushed the offense for most of the match, hitting numerous near falls as Vic seemed to be content countering and biding his time. In the end, in a role reversal from their first match, as Lobo went for a finish Vic countered into a backslide that got him the three count. Winner: “The Technician” Vic Baron
Rating: ****After the show, several wrestlers came into the press room to give interviews, but the event became something of a disaster- here are some of the highlights: Vic BaronAn emotional Vic Baron came to the press podium with his dad Austin and tag team partner Lefty McDaniel. He hugged both men before answering a smattering of “how does it feel” questions.Doc Wyatt and Red MastersonDoc and Red sat for questions after Red’s match. Red sat in obvious discomfort over his still tender ribs.Lobo Muerte and Pantero Negro JrBoth men sat together ready to answer questions on their respective losses, but reporters never got a chance to ask anything. The two cousins began arguing in Spanish and words turned to fists as the two began going at it and also needed to be separated…
John LoganThis… was never an actual interview. Logan was absent for his interview slot, and was found in the locker room still brawling with Machine Gun, both men covered in blood. This third incident shut down the press room for good as authorities were called in. Sources say no one was charged, but Tank released a statement to the press communicating there would be repercussions.
Rampage HunterRampage, who was not on the show but present backstage was interviewed regarding his upcoming PCP championship match, and he turned the conversation in a different direction…
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