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SHIMMER Volumes 45 & 46 DVD Taping Results 3/17/2012 by Jason Namako
SPARKLE Pre-Show
December defeated Angelius Layne by pinfall with a roll-up.
SHIMMER Volume 45
1. Courtney Rush defeated Rhia O’Reilly (SHIMMER Debut) by pinfall with the Skyward Suplex (Olympic Slam).
Athena cuts a promo on the video wall calling out Mercedes Martinez for later on in the show and says that she will show Martinez that the young talent can hang with the main eventers.
2. Melanie Cruise & Mena Libra defeated Veda Scott & Aussie talent Shazza McKenzie (SHIMMER Debut) by pinfall when Cruise pinned McKenzie with a top rope leg drop.
Nicole Matthews cuts a promo on the video wall saying that she has a title shot against new SHIMMER champion Cheerleader Melissa. However, Matthews is interrupted by Saraya Knight, who says that she has a plan and wants to do more than just beat Melissa for the title.
3. “The Queen of Wrestling” Sara Del Rey defeated Joshi talent Leon (SHIMMER Debut) by pinfall with a powerbomb.
Backstage we see a promo with Jessie McKay & Mia Yim on the video wall. They will be facing one another tonight and both say that while they will have a friendly match, they both want a shot at the SHIMMER Title.
4. “Sweet” Saraya Knight defeated Davina Rose by submission with a Lion Tamer. Before the match, Saraya slapped ring announcer Joey Eastman in his left ear.
Backstage, Amber Gertner interviews Kellie Skater, who says that she is tired of being seen as a joke and she will prove it tonight against the debuting Ray.
5. “Everybody’s Favorite Girlfriend” Jessie McKay defeated Mia Yim by pinfall with the Boyfriend Stealer (Sit-Out Spinebuster) in a hard fought match. After the match, both girls in a sign of respect.
On the video wall, a promo plays from former SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles, who says that while she could not be there this weekend due to her knee injury, she promises to be back someday.
6. Joshi talent Ray (SHIMMER Debut) defeated “The Rate Tank” Kellie Skater by pinfall with a Sky Twister Press. After the match, Ray raised Skater’s hand in a sign of respect.
We see a promo on the video wall from new SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa, who says her title reign will not last one DVD and she will beat Nicole Matthews in the main event.
7. Hailey Hatred & “The Oncoming Storm” Kalamity defeated “Super Hardcore Anime” LuFisto & Kana by pinfall when Hatred pinned LuFisto with a running Liger Bomb in a very stiff match.
Backstage, Amber Gertner interviews Mercedes Martinez, who runs down Athena on the mic.
8. “The Canadian Ninja” Portia Perez defeated Christina Von Eerie by pinfall with a superkick.
9. SHIMMER Tag Team Titles: Ayako Hamada & Ayumi Kurihara (c) defeated Re-Generation X (Allison Danger & Leva Bates) by pinfall to retain the titles when Hamada pinned Danger with the AP Cross Diamond.
10. Grudge Match: “The Wrestling Goddess” Athena defeated “The Latina Sensation” Mercedes Martinez by pinfall with the O-Face in what is reported is a “must-see” match. After the match, both girls got a standing ovation from the crowd.
11. Main Event for the SHIMMER Title: Cheerleader Melissa (c) defeated “The Lariat” Nicole Matthews by pinfall to retain the title with the Air Raid Crash, despite interference by Portia Perez.
After the match, Portia attacked Melissa from behind, leaving her lying to end the volume.
SHIMMER Volume 46
1. Courtney Rush defeated Sassy Stephie by pinfall with the Skyward Suplex.
2. Veda Scott defeated Saraya Knight by reverse decision. Saraya had originally won the match by submission with the Liontamer, but wouldn’t release the hold, leading to the reversing of the decision.
3. “Super Hardcore Anime” LuFisto defeated “The New York Knockout” Nikki Roxx by pinfall with the Mangalizer (Knox Out)
4. “The Queen of Wrestling” Sara Del Rey defeated Leva Bates w/Allison Danger by pinfall with the Royal Butterfly. After the match, Del Rey continued the assault until Allison Danger ran in and got into it with Del Rey. Danger then challenged Del Rey to a tag team match, but didn’t think Del Rey could find a partner.
5. Ray & Leon defeated Davina Rose & Mia Yim by pinfall when Leon pinned Rose with a Swanton Bomb.
On the video wall, Portia Perez cuts a promo talking about her main event SHIMMER Title match with Cheerleader Melissa and that she will become the champion. Saraya Knight then interrupts and says she will pay Portia double what she paid Nicole Matthews to beat Melissa for the title and take her out.
6. “The Rate Tank” Kellie Skater defeated KC Spinelli by pinfall with the Skate & Destroy (Kick combo into basement Throwback).
7. “Everybody’s Favorite Girlfriend” Jessie McKay defeated “Your Soul’s Tormentor” MsChif by pinfall after reversing a roll-up with one of her own. With the win, McKay is named the #1 contender to the SHIMMER title.
Backstage, we see Sara Del Rey go up to SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa and ask her to be her partner against Re-Generation X, but Melissa refuses. Courtney Rush then comes in and offers to be Del Rey’s partner, but Del Rey turns her down.
8. “The Lariat” Nicole Matthews defeated “The Wrestling Goddess” Athena by pinfall with a hanging version of the Vancouver Maneuver.
On the video wall, we see Sara Del Rey asking Nicole Matthews if she would be her partner, but Matthews turns her down. Courtney Rush comes in and again offers her services, but Del Rey ignores her.
9. “The Latina Sensation” Mercedes Martinez defeated Kana by pinfall with the Fisherman’s Buster in what is considered to be an upset.
Back on the video wall, we see Del Rey outside the Eagles Club, trying to recruit none other than Lacey, making a cameo appearance. Lacey laughs at Del Rey and turns her down as Rush comes in once again, this time trying to bribe Del Rey with gum and finally succeeds as Del Rey agrees to have Rush as her partner against Re-Generation X.
10. SHIMMER Tag Team Titles: Ayako Hamada & Ayumi Kurihara defeated Hailey Hatred & “The Oncoming Storm” Kalamity by pinfall to retain the titles when Kurihara pinned Hatred with the Urnangi.
11. Main Event for the SHIMMER Title: Cheerleader Melissa (c) defeated “The Canadian Ninja” Portia Perez by pinfall to retain the title with the Air Raid Crash.
After the match, the Ninjas attacked Melissa until Jessie McKay ran in to make the save. McKay tried to help Melissa to her feet, but Melissa shoved her away, thinking McKay is also someone paid off by Saraya Knight. Melissa leaves the ring, obviously not trusting anyone because of the now apparent bounty put on her by Saraya to end the volume.
Thanks to Diva-Dirt, Ringbelles & PWPonderings for the results.