High Noon Feburary/March 2022

Warrior Pro’s first show in Texas was an eventful one, with all titles on the line, big time grudge matches, and the first ever “Wild Bill” Big Gold Buckle match. Check out the whole show here, then Scroll down for all the recaps and post show interviews…




Before the show could even kick off there was some drama backstage involving the Texas commission. Through some sort of missed paperwork, all tag matches were forbidden to use cut rules (Partners could not enter the ring without explicitly being tagged in). This seems to be news even to Baron von Baron, but regardless the two tag matches on the card were forced to adjust their strategies...

Music City Wrecking Crew vs Midnight Riders


Recap:
This match was way more physical than you would have expected, and you could see both teams struggled to adjust to the new rules. The hall of famer Midnight Riders stood their ground admirably, even busting open Bo Leslie, but the age difference became apparent as the match wore on- and a thunderous Easy Rider from The Animal ended up scoring the victory for the Wrecking Crew.

Winner: Music City Wrecking Crew
Rating: ***




Dojo Wars: Austin Baron (Baron Wrestling School) vs Hoss Gracie (Hoss Dojo)


Recap:
Two tough as nails vets squared off representing two of the more well known wrestling schools in the country. The match unfolded how you’d probably expect, more brawling than technical with the action spilling outside the ring more than once. The match likely turned when Hoss sunk in a deep kneebar on Austin, who’s knees have been shot for years and basically held together by the large braces he wears even when he’s not in the ring. Baron survived the hold but had his movements labored after- and a tumble outside the ring did him in for good, as he couldn’t even get to a full stand before the 10 count ended the match via countout.

Winner: Hoss Gracie
Rating: **




“Wild Bill’s Big Gold Buckle” Match: Red Masterson vs Hoss Haskins (iWe)


Recap:
You can catch the whole match HERE. Baron von Baron called the action for this first “Buckle” match. Both big ass Texans threw their weight around in what was a highly entertaining match. Both men seemed to gas as the match wore on, though a late Texas Cloverleaf from Red Masterson looked like it might close things out. Hoss got to the ropes however, and after surviving a tumble out of the ring got back in and hit a massive ripcord lariat that took Red Masterson out of his boots.

Winner: AAAND FIRST BIG GOLD BUCKLE CHAMPION- Hoss Haskins!
Rating: ****

After the match ringside doctors could be seen popping Red’s shoulder back in its socket. While he was able to leave the ring under his own power, he was obviously out of it, and could not move the shoulder at all...




Dungeon Dominguez vs John Logan


Recap:
This match was a straight up war. These two powerhouses threw everything at each other, and Paco made sure his presence was felt throughout the match- smashing a lightube over the former champs head that opened up a deep gash that just gushed blood throughout the match. Dungeon tried to end it multiple times with his patent lariat into a standing moonsault, but Logan fought out every time. Eventually he found an opening to hit the Logan’s Run, and when Paco distracted the ref, Logan just bided his time and hit it a second time to pick up the massive win.

Winner: John Logan
Rating: *****




Tag Team Championship: Bingo Hall Mutants (PEWA) (c) vs Reed Brothers


Recap:
A fun and highly entertaining tag match that showcased a contrast in styles. The Mutants definitely suffered from the cutplay rules, not being able to isolate the smaller Reeds and double team with their massive size advantage. The opportunistic Reeds capitalized on that, tiring out the big vets then nailing the Code Red for the win, and their first taste of gold...

Winner: AAAAND NEEEEEEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS the Reed Brothers!
Rating: ****




World/IC Championship: Vic Baron (c) vs Doc Wyatt (c)


Recap:
A historical fight between two historical wrestling families with a long history with each other. This appeared to be playing out like every Doc Wyatt match- the IC champ eats a ton of early offense, mounts a comeback and claims victory. Vic was forceful to keep the pressure up and prevent a Doc comeback, but suddenly here he was, locked into a Black Cutter… except he managed to shockingly kick out of it. Doc, tired and frustrated, looked to open the tool belt to his typical tricks but before he could manage to do much of anything, Vic nailed the package piledriver and locked in the Crossface Killa deep right in the middle of the ring, and Doc Wyatt had no choice but to tap out.

Winner: AAAAND WORLD/INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION, Vic Baron
Rating: ****



After the show, Lefty McDaniel gave a brief injury update saying both Red and Austin appeared to avoid serious injury but that both would “miss some time.” Then the champions were made available to the press…


The Reed Brothers:



Vic Baron w/Paco Pequeno