On Friday, July 25, 2008 at 4:50 PM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 07/25/2008
NEWS
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown, OH, tonight. The SmackDown/ECW will be at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. WWE has changed the date of the SmackDown/ECW event at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA, originally planned for August 11, to December 15. Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: August 22 in Bridgeport, CT, at the Arena at Harbor Yard; August 30 in Jonesboro, AR, at the Arkansas State University Convocation Center; and September 9 in Milwaukee, WI, at the Bradley Center. (Rich Tate)
Total Nonstop Action will be at the Crown Center Coliseum in Fayetteville, NC, tonight. TNA has announced an event at the John Labatt Centre in London, Ontario, Canada, on September 13. Bell time will be 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale on August 1. (Rich Tate)
Ring of Honor will be at the Ted Reeve Arena in Toronto, ON, tonight. (Rich Tate)
Peachstate Wrestling Alliance will be at the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Admission is $10. Kids 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Advertised: Bull Buchanan versus Elix Skipper; Bob Armstrong versus the Lethal Luchador; Sal Rinauro versus El Mexicano for the PWA Cruiserweight Title; Ace Rockwell versus Shaun Tempers; and Mike Jackson versus the Ultimate Dragon. (Rich Tate)
The Future Wrestling Federation will be at Hoops 4 Life in Carl, GA, near Winder, tonight. Bell time is 8:30 PM. Tickets will be $10. Advertised: Psychoman will defend the FWF Heavy weight Title, FWF US Heavyweight Champion Loco Motive returns to defend his title, and Brian Titus will defend the FWF TV Title. Also advertised are Micah Taylor, Leatherface, Money Talks (T.A Stanton & Demarco Knight), the American Nightmare, Jamie Dean, Kevin Rude, XXXplicit Content (Matt Ramsey & Infamous D), Chris Cage, Terry Sims, Brandon Kage, and Aidan Blair. (Rich Tate)
Great Championship Wrestling results from July 24 in Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex, with a reported attendance of approximately 250: Orion Bishop (with Wicked Nemesis) pinned Tex Monroe. Princeton Gainey III and Zero Tolerance attacked announcer Rob Russo afterward, with Taylor McKnight taking over ring announcing duties. GCW Interstate Champion J-Rod pinned Murder One (with Wicked Nemesis). Tolerance (with Gainey III) pinned "That 80's Guy" John Bogie. Bull Buchanan & Scotty Beach beat Hot Like Lava (GCW Heavyweight Champion Cru Jones & Shaun Banks) to win the GCW Tag Team titles. Johnny Swinger & Sonny Siaki (with Tracy Taylor) beat David Young & Micah Taylor. After the main event, Young challenged Siaki to a tables, ladders, and chairs match. GCW announced at last night’s show that the Fifth Annual Fred Ward Memorial would take place on September 4, and that Young vs. Siaki in a TLC Match would take place there. Also, there will be a "Fans Vote the Stipulation" match. Beginning July 31, every paid admission will get a form for which he/she can vote for the stipulation of the GCW Tag Team Championship match. Each Saturday, the results will be tallied and posted on the GCW website so fans can keep up to date on the match. GCW plans to send this information to GWH so we may post it as well. GCW returns to Phenix City for its weekly card on July 31. (Larry Goodman)
Supercade Wrestling results from the National Guard Armory in Wellford, SC, on July 24: Steven Vaughn over Dylan Dollar in 4:00 (Dollar had pinned Vaughn after using a chain in 3:51, but when Dollar’s arm was raised in victory, the chain fell and the referee restarted the match); Squeaks Da Clown over Bobby Diamond by disqualification in 7:58 when Dash Riprock hit Squeaks with an umbrella; Michael Adonis over Red Dogg in 6:32; Ken Magnum over Heath Havok in 8:19; in a three-way, Krypto over SW Hardcore Champion Matt Burnz and Johnny Danger in 5:22 to win the title; in another three-way title match, Vinnie Valentine over SW US Champion A.J. Frost and Jamie Lee in 11:03 to win the title (Afterward, Lee attacked Valentine and stormed off with the belt); SW Heavyweight Champion Satisfaction Adam Jaxon defeated Nick Fury in 9:32 to retain the title. (Rich Tate)
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOTES
For those who are curious about the bizarre Marc Anthony vignettes referenced on this week's Peach State Pandemonium, his latest piece is available at Showtime All-Star Wrestling. The most recent episode of SAW TV can also be viewed there. (Larry Goodman)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Mikal Judas (34).
Today in Memoriam: Assad Batros (78, 1994), Mickey Gold (84, 2003), Vic Vengeance (33, 2004), and Henry Marcus (93, 2004).
NOSTALGIA
JULY 25, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox and Jack Zarnas wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Milo Steinborn at 55:00 (2-0) / Notes: Jack Zarnas substituted for Chief Chewacki in the match with Joe Cox. Jim Londos had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1930. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.
JULY 25, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Farmer McLeod and Whitey Hewitt wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Sol Slagle defeated Dick Raines at 21:00 > Orville Brown defeated Karl Davis by disqualification at 46:00 (2-1)
JULY 25, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Pete Mansau versus the Blue Flash > Sammy Miller versus Glenn Cowan > Honey Boy Hackney versus Young Londos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 25, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alf Johnson defeated Popeye Swenson by disqualification > Harry Kent and Dorv Roche wrestled to a draw > Leo Savage versus Cowboy Luttrall ruled a no contest
JULY 25, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Mahoney & Babe Zaharias defeated Ralph Garibaldi & Cherry Vallina > Johnny Long defeated Joe Marsh > Al Galento defeated George Thomas > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* and Ray Villmer wrestled to a draw / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Billy Watson in St. Louis, MO, on April 25, 1947. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.
JULY 25, 1949 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PEACH BOWL SPEEDWAY (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Joe Estes & Red Dugan defeated Jack Bloomfield & Tommy Ward by disqualification > Gorgeous Gilpin defeated Frank Remille > Joe Harben defeated Jack McAdams
JULY 25, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Morgan versus Charlie Harben > Don McIntyre & Johnny Long versus Babe Zaharias & the Black Menace / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was reportedly a battle royal scheduled, but no details are available.
JULY 25, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Muscles defeated Bob Shipp > Eddie Gossett defeated Ike Eakins by disqualification > Babe Zaharias defeated Al Massey > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Art Nelson* defeated Don McIntyre by disqualification / Notes: Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Angelo Martinelli on July 11, 1952, in Atlanta. Don McIntyre was disqualified in his match with Nelson because he accidentally hit the referee. During the chaos, Nelson also received a cut that required six stitches to close.
JULY 25, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gossett versus Dick Brown > Roy Shire & Bobby Wallace versus Dizzy Davis & Farmer Jones / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.
JULY 25, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Tokyo Joe by disqualification > Tarzan White defeated Art Nelson by disqualification
JULY 25, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Townsend defeated Bronko Lubich > Ray Gunkel and the Skull wrestled to a draw > Angelo Poffo defeated Jack Pesek > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie* to win title / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on April 25, 1958, in Atlanta. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo.
JULY 25, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Drake versus Corsica Jean > Leo Garibaldi versus the Mighty Yankee > Penalty Belt Match: Mickey Blassie versus Bill Dromo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 25, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Reid defeated Tommy Bell by disqualification at 5:00 > Jack Dillon and Johnny King wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Johnny King & Johnny Reid defeated Jack Dillon & Tommy Bell > Choo-Choo Lynn versus Gypsy Joe ruled a no contest
JULY 25, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon defeated Red Roberts > Chief Little Eagle defeated Ivor Barrett > Don Curtis and the Russian Crusher wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Joe Scarpa defeated Pedro Godoy by disqualification
JULY 25, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Harris versus Randy Roper > Ron Reed versus the Destroyer > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller versus Paul DeGaulle & Sputnik Monroe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 25, 1964 (SATURDAY) – PHENIX CITY, AL (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Bruce Austin versus Jack Vansky & Prince Omar > Bob Hamby versus Rube Wright / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
JULY 25, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Nandor defeated Chico Cortez > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Daniels > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated El Mongol / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO.
JULY 25, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet and Little John wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Bill Dromo versus Grizzly Smith ended in a double countout at 13:00 > Midget Tag Team Match: Cowboy Lang & Little Bobo defeated Little Bruiser & Little Crusher > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Super Assassins by disqualification > No TL Match: the Assassins defeated Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr. / Notes: The Super Manager, manager of the Super Assassins, interfered in the match against Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, bringing the match to an end. John Heath was the special referee for the match between the Assassins and Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr. It was announced that Joe Scarpa would be wrestling on the card on August 1, 1969. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card.
JULY 25, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Robert Fuller and Paul DeMarco wrestled to a draw > The Assassins defeated Alberto Torres & El Mongol / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim.
JULY 25, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Argentina Apollo defeated the Champ > Roberto Soto and Assassin #2 wrestled to a draw > Boxing Match: Leon Ogle defeated Mr. X > Battle Royal: Argentina Apollo defeated Bob Armstrong, Assassin #2, Bill Bowman, the Champ, Jesse James, Choo-Choo Lynn, Roberto Soto, Billy Spears, and Joe Turner / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.
JULY 25, 1973 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Ed Wiskowski > Tom Jones defeated Bill White > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Bobby Shane > Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated the Super Infernos > Lumberjack Match: Bill Dromo & Bobo Brazil defeated Bill Watts & Bobby Duncum / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.
JULY 25, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Backlund defeated George McCreery at 8:00 > Mike McCord defeated Steve Kyle at 2:25 > Rick Martel and Mr. Fuji wrestled to a draw > Bobo Brazil defeated Nikolai Volkoff > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Toru Tanaka versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Toru Tanaka and Abdullah the Butcher were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher, Nikolai Volkoff, Mr. Fuji, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.
JULY 25, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated the Avenger > Bill White and Don Kernodle wrestled to a draw > Gene Anderson & Jacques Goulet versus Dino Bravo & Mr. Wrestling #2 ended in a double disqualification > Pak Song defeated Paul Jones > Tony Atlas defeated Ole Anderson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
JULY 25, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Regal versus the Challenger > Roger Howell versus Sonny King > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Rick Martel & Tommy Rich > King Kong Mosca versus Thunderbolt Patterson > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Harley Race* and Stan Hansen wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: Aside from the match between Harley Race and Stan Hansen, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.
JULY 25, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Wolfe versus Jerry Roberts > Doug Somers versus Jerry Stubbs > Ray Candy versus Carl Fergie > Bob Armstrong versus Killer Karl Kox > Bunkhouse Match: Stan Hansen versus Ivan Koloff > Texas Death Match: Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title versus Mask Match (Anything Goes): Wahoo McDaniel* versus the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Ray Candy was the special referee for the match between Tommy Rich and Ole Anderson. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.
JULY 25, 1980 (FRIDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – MID-SOUTH AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Steve Keirn (Winner) > Steve Regal defeated Kid Collins > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Eddy Mansfield & Charlie Fulton > Rocket Monroe defeated Chavo Guerrero > Stan Hansen defeated Baron Von Raschke by disqualification / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.
JULY 25, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Jackson versus Bobby Garrett > George Wells & Abe Jacobs versus Ken Timbs & Bryan St. John > National Heavyweight Title Match: Terry Gordy defeated Steve O* by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Tommy Rich defeated Ken Patera* by disqualification / Notes: George Wells & Abe Jacobs and Ken Timbs & Bryan St. John were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Mike Jackson and Bobby Garrett, but no results were reported after the card.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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The PWU Family would also ask you extend your thoughts & prayers to Nate Stein as he undergoes ACL Reconstruction surgery Friday morning. Nate also tore his MCL & LCL while sparring in Judo.
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Showtime Allstar Wrestling – Episode 53
Taped June 20, 2008 at the Saw Mill in Millersville, Tn
Airing July 12, 2008 on Comcast 74 in Nashville
Michael St. John and Reno Riggins were at ringside with the big announcement. We have a new SAW International Champion in Kid Kash. Reno was shocked at Kash’s dissection of former champion Damian Adams. We’re going to get Damian vs. Rob Roy McCoy (finally!), as Adams strives to position himself for a title rematch. Sean Casey and Chris Michaels have reunited as High Society to feud with Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas’ replacement, Adam Armor. Shawn Shultz and Miss Worthington are in the house - “that’s gotten weird with TJ Harley.”
New opening. Awesome clips, but I was really fond of the old theme music and the fire.
JERRY LYNN vs. CHRISJEN HAYME
MSJ and Riggins put Lynn over as a great wrestler and a great guy, as well they should have. St. John said St. John said that early in Lynn’s career, Mr. Wrestling II took him under his wing. Early on, Lynn was a step ahead of his far less experience opponent. Lynn hit one of his signature moves- the guillotine legdrop with Hayme’s neck hung over the ropes, but Hayme got his knees up on Lynn’s slingshot splash. Hayme used a gutbuster and worked the body part. Lynn kept kicking out Hayme’s covers at one. St. John claimed that early in Lynn’s career, Mr. Wrestling II took him under his wing. Lynn did a sweet up and over sunset flip for a two count. Hayme cut him off with knee to the gut. Barely a two count. Hayme went for a springboard moonsault and Lynn was ready and waiting with double knees. Lynn was slow to rise because of the damage to his midsection. Lynn hit a series of three spears to soften Hayme up for the TKO.
WINNER: Jerry Lynn with the TKO at 4:33. At 45 years old, Lynn looked terrific and made Hayme look pretty damn good in the process. Nicely put together with Lynn giving Hayme a bigtime taste of his own medicine. The next segment made it clear why Lynn went over on a guy that had been getting a push.
MSJ was at ringside with Kash. St. John asked him if his title win was tainted by the damage McCoy had done to Adams the week before. Kash said who cares. Kash said SAW’s big mistake was bringing Kash in and putting “the little idiot” in the ring with him. Hearty “Kash sucks” chant from the crowd. Kash said he wasn’t some journeyman boy just happy to get a shot on TV. Kash ran down his title credentials from ECW, WCW, TNA, NWA and WWE. Lynn came out holding his midsection. Kash said Lynn should be in the back toweling off. Lynn said being champion meant putting the title up anytime, anywhere against anybody.
You would think after all these years, you would have learned something. It just goes to show you, you’re still the same horse’s ass as ever…I can’t see a better time or place than right now, so why don’t we give these people what they want to see?
That pissed Kash off. He said Lynn just about got his brains beat in by a little rookie nobody ever heard of. Kash started to climb into the ring. Lynn was first through the ropes. Kash then jumped back off the apron. Kash said he would beat Lynn right now but that would be unfair of a true champion, because Lynn was too winded from his match, and he wanted him at his best. Besides, he had a big date in one hour and Lynn wasn’t worth all of that.
Any place, any time, Jerry Lynn, except right now…You better go watch some old videotapes. This is not the same Kid Kash of old. This is a new one. I will beat you to death, Jerry Lynn.
HIGH SOCIETY (Sean Casey & Chris Michaels with the Freak Squad) vs. CHASE STEVENS & ADAM ARMOR.
Armor and Stevens right to work on the arm of Casey. They hit a facebuster/lariat combo, and Casey escaped to his corner with a rake of the eyes. Michaels was in for more of the same from Stevens, including a Fujiwara armbar. The commentary focused on High Society’s suspected physical abuse of Freak Squad member Fallon as a distraction for Stevens and Armor. At 4:00, Armor appeared to blow out his knee on a leapfrog attempt. High Society was all over the knee with double teaming chicanery. Riggins said Armor’s medical report stated he had a knee problem. Armor started a comeback on one leg and got caught by Casey’s middle rope diamond cutter. Stevens was in to break up the pin. A High Society combo move concluded with a Casey spinebuster for a near fall. Reno said teaming with his old partner from OVW had rejuvenated Casey. Armor rolled away from Casey’s middle rope elbow drop and went through the legs for the tag. Steven with fists of fire and clubbing lariats. With ref Kurt Heron out of the ring checking on Armor, Stevens and Casey collided midring. Michaels ordered Fallon to give him her boot and grabbed her by hair when she wasn’t ready with the goods. Michaels got a high-heeled boot from “little (?) Lexi Pillman” and clocked Stevens with it for the 1-2-3. Michaels did some very close range screaming at Fallon for not being on the same page with him.
WINNERS: High Society at 10:05. Solid match. This program is a step up in class for Armor, and the match was put together to avoid the possibility of overexposing him. The jury is still out on the domestic violence angle.
The bumper featured the talking head of Rob Roy McCoy. “…I slapped on the chickenwing. I heard the ligaments and the tendons and bones crushing and grinding. Now you may tell everybody that you’re 100%, but I know different. I know that I am the reason you’re no longer the champion. You may not have that belt any more, but it doesn’t matter, because I’m going to finish off what I started, once and for all.”
The camera panned across an army of toy soldiers. Their battlefield was a bathroom sink and the top of a toilet tank. There were even a few standing on the toilet paper roll. “White Rabbit” was playing in the background. Cut to newsreel footage from the frontlines of World War II. Cut to our first look at Mark Anthony. He was on his knees in front of the toilet wearing an army helmet and a camouflage singlet. Anthony addressed his “men.”
Gentleman! No one in the history of mankind has seen a war like the war I am about to start. And Uncle Ronnie P. said. He said you’ve got to train ‘em now, boy. We’re going to have to train, gentleman, because we’re going to have to endure weather. We’re going to endure hardships, like we’ve never endured before. And I’m going to lead by example, gentleman. Because when you’re in a war, and there’s no deer to kill; there’s no squirrel to kill. We have no dinner. We have to make do.
Anthony removed his helmet, set down his weapon (a toilet plunger), and placed his hands on the toilet bowl.
By Uncle Ronnie P, I’m going to set the example right here. Gentleman, I found something that no normal man would dare try. I’m going to feed you, gentleman. I’m going to get you the nutrients that you need to keep marching on. Just take a look.
Anthony plunged his head into the toilet bowl and stuffed the lumpy, brown contents into his mouth. The screen went black. We heard Anthony’s trademark barking.
SIGMON vs. JESSE EMERSON
MSJ said the ref (Jess Fields) was Harry Potter. Reno said Emerson favored Christian Cage except he looked like he actually went to the gym. Emerson gave Sigmon a high back drop for a near fall. But Sigmon didn’t fall for the up and over move, and hit a reverse DDT to take over. Sigmon got great elevation on a dropkick. MSJ said he had heard rumors of Sigmon’s “Middle Eastern orientation.” Sigmon missed with a diving headbutt. Emerson made his comeback. Emerson tried for an Alabama Slam, but Sigmon grabbed the ropes. Emerson elevated Sigmon, who ended up going over the ropes. I don’t think that was the plan. Emerson made a mad dash into the corner, and Sigmon rolled him up with a fistful of tights.
WINNER: Sigmon at 3:50. Decent match. Both guys show promise but need personality. It was Sigmon’s first win on SAW TV. Looks like they’re toying with the idea of an Arab heel character for him.
SHAWN SHULTZ (with Rachel Worthington) vs. TATSU
Shultz beat on Tatsu right from the opening bell. Riggins said the 10K bounty Shultz earned by putting TJ Harley out of action must have come in handy, especially in this economy. He said Miss Worthington hailed from Bellemeade Boulevard, one of the richest streets in America. Shultz planted Tatsu with a DDT.
Before getting comments from Shultz and Worthington, MSJ cut to a video from TJ Harley. Harley was doing bicep curls with a photo of Miss Worthington taped to the mirror for motivation. Harley said he had suffered another concussion, but he was coming back next week regardless of the doctor’s advice. “Rachel you’re one of the worst things that ever happened to me, the worst thing in my life. But you know something? Next week at SAW, I will be the worst thing that ever happened to you.” Cut to ringside, where Shultz was in the midst of a full blown panic attack. Worthington gave Shultz the talk-to-the-hand treatment. She told him she wanted all of daddy’s money back if Harley was there next week. Shultz said the money was all spent.
WINNER: Shultz squashed in 1:54 with a DDT. I’m liking this angle a lot. Worthington, looking even hotter than in her debut, was surprisingly good here.
Bumper with Adams promo: Adams said he was going to show McCoy why he one of the greatest SAW champions ever, and he was making him into a stepping stone back to the International title. Español finish.
SAW Summary: St. John narrated clips showing the history between McCoy and Adams.
ROB ROY MCCOY vs. DAMIAN ADAMS
The announce team brought up the fact that McCoy was finally getting Adams but minus the title shot he coveted. A back and forth chain wrestling exchange saw Adams come out on top, as McCoy was unsuccessful in his attempt to hook him with the chickenwing. Riggins talked about how Adams had been running the gauntlet in recent weeks and may not be at 100%. McCoy stunned a charging Adams with a back elbow and gave him a hotshot on the top turnbuckle. McCoy started working the neck he injured during the attack on Adams two weeks ago. McCoy hit a spinning neckbreaker that had Adams clutching his neck as he kicked out. When McCoy missed with a big elbow drop, Adams launched a comeback with a series of left jabs, a big right, and a Polish Hammer. Adams went for the bicycle kick. McCoy blocked it and tried for the chickenwing, but Adams escaped. Adams hit the bicycle kick and McCoy tumbled into ref Kurt Herron. Adams scored a visual fall, as Herron grabbed his aching tummy. Adams helped Herron to his feet, giving McCoy time to recover. Adams tried to fight it, but McCoy locked in the chickenwing. Big “Damian” chant from the crowd. Adams passed out rather than tapping. Herron called for the bell. The crowd went dead quiet, just as they did when Kash beat Adams last week.
WINNER: McCoy via submission at 5:59 with the chickenwing. Match told a good story. The work was crisp except for the ref bump, which looked like crap. By all rights, it should have had a dramatic, visually compelling finish. There was no struggle by Adams once they were on the mat. Herron didn’t even do the three arm drop thing before calling for the bell.
McCoy refused to relinquish the hold on the unconscious Adams. Herron was joined by second ref Fields, Emerson and Drew Haskins in an effort to pry Adam free. The announce team hammered home the point that Adams never tapped. It took a massive effort to forced McCoy to release his vise-like grip. As Adams slowly began to come around, Reno wondered about the extent of Adams’ injuries. The show closed with the crowd chanting “Damian” for the former champion.
Closing Thoughts: This episode continued the recent string of high-quality shows.
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