YEAR END AWARDS plus News and Notes December 2020

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YEAR END AWARDS plus News and Notes December 2020 Nov 27, 2020 12:23:42 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Nov 27, 2020 12:23:42 GMT -8

In the lobby of the Beltway Full Contact Martial Arts Center lobby, Paco Pequeno held an impromptu press conference ahead of his client, Dungeon Dominguez’s interim title fight...

Welcome members of the media. In light of the closure of Santana Family Wrestling, my client, the great Dungeon Dominguez, stands as the last official Dominican Golden Champion. Not the Santana’s themselves, who are trying to steal the belt as a last desperate act of former promotion owners. Not Salvador Sosa, who has sat at home, “injured” while the promotion he was charged with leading crumbled to dust. No, the man to my left is the final remaining asset from Santana Family Wrestling worth keeping, and tonight he will prove to the world by beating Felix Santana Jr.

The real question is what comes next? Sure, we are obligated to face Sosa. But then what? Dungeon is more than a champion in a promotion that no longer exists. If Texas Independent is the true promotion moving forward, than my client wishes to compete for that belt. In this new environment, everyone has officially been put on notice.

Speaking of notice- the Paco Pequeno family is always striving for new clients to round out our roster. And in an effort to break out of simply luchadores, I present you the newest member of our team, JOHN LOGAN...

John Logan walks on stage, shaking hands with Paco and exchanging a glance with Dungeon before taking the podium…

Thank you, Paco. And thank you all for coming. This is an exciting time for me, and a new chapter in my career. I’d like to first thank Paco for negotiating my deal with Midas and Golden Touch Promotions. I see a bright future and a lucrative year. To all the people who are wondering what is going on with me, honestly it’s just business. I’ve said since day one I want to be the best in this business, to have the top fights and go for the belts that matter. Tank is an old man, and his nephew doesn’t know what he’s doing- so its a good time for me to explore other opportunities, and thats something that Paco will see to. Its really just that simple.

As for you Young Blood, consider this match a wake up call. You’re about to get called up to the big leagues, and face a real challenge. A real threat. A real champion. The top of the food chain has been adjusted you whiny little emo badass wannabe. At Lariats, you’re gonna make me famous.

The three men stood on stage before exiting without taking any questions...

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YEAR END AWARDS plus News and Notes December 2020 Dec 8, 2020 12:13:17 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Dec 8, 2020 12:13:17 GMT -8

A couple of promo’s hit the internet over the weekend, promoting Lariats and Legislators 2020...

Doc Wyatt, who was finishing up an interview promoting his new line of custom tailored suits, was asked about the upcoming announcement that his Jackson Hole Outlaws would face a revised version of the Cogburn Ranch at Lariats and Legislators 2020. Doc proceeded to switch gears and go full wrestling promo…

How do I feel? How would you feel if someone you’ve spent the past two years owning, suddenly ask you to show up to their biggest show of the year just to hand them one last ass kicking? You’d feel pretty good right? Shut up, don’t answer that- you know nothing about wrestling, you cover fashion for god’s sake. I feel great. The Outlaws are at a crossroads of sorts. I’ve said this a thousand times, we are not friends. We are not family. We are business partners, and business has been disappointing lately.

Think of this as a...company evaluation of sorts. The task we have before us is to stroll into town, beat the shit out of a group of Texas rednecks, and reclaim ourselves as the greatest faction in professional wrestling. There is no other option. No. Other. Option.

Meanwhile, Paco Pequeno gave another impromptu press conference yesterday with both of his clients, John Logan and Interim Dominican Gold Champion Dungeon Dominguez standing on either side of him...

I call members of the press here today as I- as well as my clients- remained appalled to the build up of Lariats and Legislators. We remain committed to the direction that Midas Mathews has set for this company, but the remnants of past mistakes still linger. Salvador Sosa- a man that has not wrestled in months, remains champion despite my client’s continuous vigor in defending his belt. It is appalling- and Dungeon will right this wrong. But we remain steadfast that the match my client should be entitled to is the Lone Star Championship. That is the true belt, and the true end goal. Sosa, my message to you is to stay home. Continue to claim your injury. You are nothing to us, but a stepping stone to greater things.

And as for Young Blood. My dear son, where are you? My client has called you out on multiple occasions but he hears nothing back? Are you afraid? Are you unwell? I am hear to announce my client, the Warrior Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion, is ready and willing to fight all comers. If Young Blood becomes too craven to fight, we will accept any replacement. My client is ready to fulfill his contractual obligations in full.

Thank you, no questions.

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YEAR END AWARDS plus News and Notes December 2020 Dec 18, 2020 8:47:13 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Dec 18, 2020 8:47:13 GMT -8

After the shocking main event in last nights Office show, the big question is what is the current health of Warrior Pro Wrestling World Champion John Logan. Logan took a nasty Last Will and Testament from Young Blood on the outside floor, and on top of a barbed wire baseball bat. He was knocked clean out and stretchered to the back where he was immediately taken to a local hospital. While both The Office and Warrior Pro have been quiet to his status, sources close to Logan’s camp have indicated he suffered a concussion and neck injuries, but that both injuries do not seem as severe as initially thought. In fact, he was awake and had full feeling in his extremities- even entering the ambulance under his own power (albeit with some assistance). No injury timeline was given has he’ll spend today running more tests, but it appears he may have dodged a bullet.

Logan’s manager, Paco Pequeno, released a statement late last night:

What happened to my client is quite frankly unacceptable. The dangerous tactics of Young Blood have no place in the world of professional wrestling, and certainly do not belong in the elite organization of Golden Touch. I implore Senor Midas to take corrective action to ensure my client is properly compensated for this reckless behavior. And as for the match itself, Senor Logan does not recognize that loss as legitimate. Young Blood, you have not won anything- and in fact the only person pinned in the main event… was you. This is not over bendejo.

The Warrior Pro Wrestling roster seemed to be tuned into the show as well, with several commenting on social media during the Logan/Young Blood match…

Rampage Hunter

Damn, Logan dead, then Young Blood dead. Rampage would beat both them fools.

Jimmy Hawkins

Looks like me and Young Blood have something in common. We both make John Logan look like a little bitch.

Lefty McDaniel

Jesus, guess grass isnt always greener...

Rip Reed

Thats some dangerous shit, here’s hoping my dude is ok.

Vic Baron

In total shock. John Logan is as tough as they come and he just got steamrolled. Scary sight watching him get stretchered out.

Doc Wyatt

The greatest main even loser continues his streak. Great signing Midas. #notmychamp #Icchampistherealchamp

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YEAR END AWARDS plus News and Notes December 2020 Dec 21, 2020 12:20:35 GMT -8

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Post by LankyLefty17 on Dec 21, 2020 12:20:35 GMT -8

2020 was a weird year. That might be stating the obvious, but it impacted the way professional wrestling did business. Shows were delayed or never happened. Wrestlers were put on ice for longer stretches than normal. Angles were forced to be put on the back burner. But there was also a ton of very entertaining wrestling that took place this year, and now seems like the best time to celebrate it. With that said, the Wrestling Monitor is announcing its second annual Year End Awards.

MATCH OF THE YEAR

Mask vs Hair: El Macho vs Felix Santana Sr (Lucha Fantastico)
What started as a friendly legend vs legend showcase intensified into a full on Lucha de Apuestas match that would go on to steal the show...

G2 Finals Match: Machine Gun Mayhem vs Doc Wyatt (G2 Finals)
Doc Wyatt, in his third straight Finals appearance, would look to be the first two time G2 winner while Machine Gun Mayhem was looking to finish up a dominate tournament with his first win. The match had to be restarted after a controversial finish...

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John Logan vs Will Craddock (Warriorversary II)
Two men tagged as the face of their respective promotions, both out to prove that they still deserve that title. This match served its purpose on both sides, with Logan and Craddock leaving everything in the ring in a show stealer…

Cicatrices vs Tocapelotas (End of the World)
La Guerra has been quiet amid the pandemic, but its roster is obviously keeping sharp, This showcase match proved why the lucha libre might be in for a banner year if this promotion gets back to running shows...

WINNER:

SPOILER: Click to show

El Macho vs Felix Sr. was one for the ages, with both legends turning back the clock for an all time classic. This award was pretty much wrapped up when this one ended.

FEUD OF THE YEAR

El Macho vs The Santana Family
What started as a one off match instead spanned the better part of the year, with Macho avenging his lost mask to the elder Santana by defeating his son… with a little help from Dungeon Dominguez. This caused a chain reaction that saw Dungeon win the Dominican Gold, Felix III wrestle in Lucha POWER, and an assault of back and forth comments in the media. This one feels far from over.

Doc Wyatt vs Lance Marshall
Doc Wyatt has talked a ton of trash, and for the most part backed it up… except for Lance Marshall. The resident Phoenix Rising Texan held a win over Doc’s head, and let him hear about it- leading to a marquee match-up at Warriorversary for the Intercontinental Championship. Doc would come out victorious, but the war of words leading up was some of the best promo work either man had put together in a long time.

Grim Reapers vs Gears of War
Since Warrior Pro opened its doors, Gears of War were the top of the food chain in the tag team division- until the Grim Reapers road into town. The “Nomads of California” promptly beat GoW in their first ever match for the promotion, taking the belts in the process and claiming a new sheriff was in town. GoW responded in kind at the last show of the year, setting off what could be a rivalry that spans careers...

WINNER:

SPOILER: Click to show

Doc vs Lance II was a year in the making and delivered both in buildup and with an excellent match (again). The real question is who blinks first for challenging the other in the deciding rubber match.

WRESTLER OF THE YEAR

Vic Baron
Vic kicked off the year by winning the first World Title of his career, and proceeded to put together the second longest reign in the promotion’s history, defending against John Logan and Brick Casey in impressive fashion. He also held the Tag Titles with Lefty McDaniel, capping the second longest reign of those belts as well before losing to Gears of War in March.

Machine Gun Mayhem
Machine Gun began and ended 2020 on a sour note- losing to John Logan. But in between was some of the most dominating results in the young history of the promotion. He would win the G2 over Doc Wyatt after dominating Block A action, win his first Warrior Pro World Title by defeating reigning champ Vic Baron, and defend against former champ Rampage Hunter. A loss to Logan at the last PPV of the year stands as his only blemish.

Doc Wyatt
Last year’s winner returns to this list with another banner year. Despite going the whole year without challenging for the World Title, Doc would spend the year carrying gold nonetheless. He held the Lone Star Championship for three months (his second career reign) before dropping it to Cowboy Johnston. He’s held the Intercontinental Championship for over a hundred days (and counting) with a record four title defenses. He also became the only wrestler to appear in three straight G2 Finals, defeated Lance Marshall in one of the highest profile matches of the year, came out on top in a years long feud with former Outlaw Brick Casey, and his promo work remains one of the best in the world.

Honorable mention: John Logan finally won his first World Title but struggled over the summer, Rampage Hunter has been a force outside of Warrior Pro but has failed to reclaim his spot inside the promotion, Dungeon Dominguez was dominant the second half of the year but lost his home promotion belt and was relatively inactive for the first part of the year.

WINNER:

SPOILER: Click to show

Machine Gun Mayhem. Vic’s reign was longer, Doc’s matches slightly more high profile, but MGM’s summer of winning the G2, and beating Doc, Rampage, and Vic all in a row overshadows his inability to beat John Logan.