Post by Admin on May 6, 2019 19:28:21 GMT
The following show took place in Bloomington, IN at the Bloomington Civic Centre on May 6th, 2019
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Our show begins with Jon and Parker Smith in the ring, holding matching black felt pillows with a red blanket over top. We're to deduce that the NAWC Tag Team Championships lay underneath. All four quarterfinal matchups flash before us on the big screen. The crowd chooses their various favourites to show interest in - while growing silent on the teams they prefer not do well in this tournament. Before Jon and Parker can get another word in - they're interrupted by the Roughnecks, who rush the ring and start climbing the turnbuckles. Martin and Myles brush past the owners of MPW, and ever sneer their way as if looking for a fight before their match even starts. In the spirit of completion, their isn't a rebuttal - as they Roughnecks start getting the crowd all fired up.
The Crown Jewel Tag Team Champions are out next. The crowd was excited to see them, as they played it up for them as they walked towards the ring. Both teams consist of brothers - and both teams possess extremely different styles.
NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Time Limit
The Roughnecks [Myles & Martin Alexander] (NPW) Combined Weight: 465lbs
VS.
The Bhangra Boys [Manjeet & Namjot Rupal] (CJW) Combined Weight: 182kgs
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The Championship Tournament gets underway and the match itself proved to be a highly competitive battle. Early on, the Roughnecks were playing head games, as they did all they could to isolate Manjeet from his brother, and take advantage while the referee's back was turned. Clearly the Roughnecks felt it was too their advantage to play dirty and that's what they did at every turn. Surprisingly, Manjeet showed a great 'chin' and refused to give into the bullying tactics of his adversaries. Manjeet would make a slick escape, and tag his brother in, to which the Crown Jewel Tag Team Champions cleared their opponents from the ring, which lead to a tandem suicide dive spot that really had the crowd hyped.
With Namjot being the legal man, he was determined to turn the tide fully in their favour - and he was off to a great start as he showed off his impressive speed and agility with a foray of high impact moves, that resulted in a near fall. Namjot would take his brother, and the double team super kick would connect with brute force, before earning another near fall. The Roughnecks are cagey, and will toe the edge of the line at every painful.
The Midwestern Pro partisan crowd started to cheer on the English boys.. which seemed to inspire them for one last comeback. Manjeet would tag Namjot and he was all fired up having watched their opponents beat up on his brother. Manjeet got himself together and joined in on the battle. The referee looked to separate Manjeet who wasn't the legal man, but what might've looked like a 2 on 1 opportunity for Myles and Martin was thwarted by Namjot. He slipped away from a backsuplex, and shoved Martin into his brother, and their heads collided. Myles seemed to get the worst of it, as it pushed him to the apron through the ropes. Namjot sprung into action, whipping Martin around and snapping his head to the mat with a vicious DDT. He made the quick tag to his brother, who perched himself on the top rope - coming off with a HUGE Frog Splash. The fans counted along, as the three count was scored.
Result: The Bhangra Boys defeat The Roughnecks via Frog Splash [13:38]
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The crowd applauded the Crown Jewel Tag Team champions, before they exited the ringside area. As the Roughnecks got themselves together, some of the male fans in the audience started talking trash to them. The referee had to get in between the fans and the wrestlers - as tempers were flaring.
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The Evanston Express were the next team to arrive. They wore their matching Northwestern Wildcat jackets from their amateur days - and stuck their massive chests out as they walked towards the ring. The duo has a home advantage being that Midwestern Pro is the site of this tournament. The fans let their representatives know that they were fully behind them. Before long it was eerily quiet. One of the most talked about and feared wrestling factions in the NAWC were making their entrance. The crowd watched on silently, curious to see if this would be a regular entrance, or if they would amp it up and bring chaos with them. The Manos group were at a noticeable size disadvantage - but to their credit, they walked right up to The Evanston Express and stood chest to chest.
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NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Tine Limit
Manos Del Muerte [Death Adder & Hidealgo 19 (A*P) Combined Weight: 427lbs
vs.
The Evanston Express [David Slater & Sheldon Warren] (MPW) Combined Weight: 498lbs
The early stages of this match started as a total contrast, with each team looking to impose their will. The 'EE' wanted to keep their two opponents grounded so they could lean on them, forcing them to carry double their weight, hoping to wear them down. As soon as Death Adder realized it, he communicated quickly to Hidealgo 19, and the duo did everything they could to keep their feet moving.
A double running shoulder block dropped sheldon warren to the ground and caused him to pause and re-think his strategy. We could see that he had hit the ground with such force, that he realized that although he had the size advantage, his opponents packed a strong 'pop' of their own. The crowd did all they could to encourage the EE to stay in control of the match - but it was obvious that they were still too green to be matched up with a team at the high level of Manos Del Muerte.
Once the Manos team realized they had an advantage in the experience department, they did all they could to try and 'break' David Slater. They would use the five count to their advantage, and constantly tag back and forth to really showcase their intimidation tactics. The bold nature of their striking and grappling transitions showed that they were taking this match and this tournament very seriously. There was no 'hot tag' and no comeback to speak of - as once Manos had David Slater isolated, they didn't relent. The finish came when Death Adder secured a Paradise Lock, which had Slater howling in pain. It didn't take long for him to tap - and to surrender due to the pain.
Result: Manos Del Muerte defeat The Evanston Express via Paradise Lock [10:35]
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Hidaleago 19 took the opportunity to spout off how this was only the beginning of their reign. The fans didn't seem pleased, and were anxious to see how they would perform against the Crown Jewel Tag Team Champions in the next round.
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NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Time Limit
White Hot Anger [Yaz & Roger Stevens] (A*P) Combined Weight: 424lbs
vs.
The Sons of Soil [The Thresher & Ned the Crow] (A*P) Combined Weight: 419lbs
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This match would certainly serve as bragging rights for the team that was able to secure a victory and move onto the semifinals. The Sons of Soil were definitely catching the eye of the crowd due to their odd ball outlook on life. The fans preferred to cheer for the unlikely, but decorated duo with ties to an independent scene that they're familiar with. Yaz electrified the crowd with a scintillating style of wrestling unmatched by another competitor in the tournament field. Roger Stevens walked the ring like a true general, making sure his presence was known at every turn.
The White Hot Anger duo were very clean cut in their exchanges and equally as crisp on the mat, in the air or their feet. After this performance, they appeared to be a team to be reckoned with, even if they had a slew of doubters heading into the tournament itself.
Yaz would execute a spinning Brainbuster to Ned the Crow which would be all it took to get the finish. White Hot Anger would enter the semi finals well rested and with warranted confidence.
Result: White Hot Anger defeat The Sons of Soil via Twisting Brainbuster [7:08]
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Before the next match could begin, we were watching a scene unfold backstage. Alec Kirkland was standing in front of Jon Smith, and the two men were having a conversation.
Alec: "So, did you have time to think about it?"
Jon: "I have."
Alec: "And..."
[...]
Jon: "I'm intrigued. Are you sure you can pull this off?"
Alec: "Positive."
Jon: "I'll make it happen."
The two men exchange a firm handshake, before the scene shifts back to the ringside area and our final quarter final match of day 1.
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NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Time Limit
FIGHT:UK [Oliver Stewart & Liam Beesley] (NPW) Combined Weight: 485lbs
vs.
The World Beaters [Dave Thompson & Jason Brown] (CJW) Combined Weight: 234kgs
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The FIGHT:UK team sneered at their opponents for finding work in their homeland. Essentially, the FIGHT:UK duo built themselves false bravado from the fact that they believe that they're superior to anything which comes from the UK. Willard Manchester brought the duo to the ring and was sporting his NAWC Cruiserweight Championship. Willard reminded everyone that they were going to become the first NAWC tag team champions as well.
The World Beaters seemed to have turned a corner recently in Crown Jewel Wrestling, and were very focused for this contest, and wouldn't allow Stewart or Beesley to earn any sort of advantage from a mental perspective. In fact, Dave Thompson seemed willing to stand toe to toe with both of his opponents at the same time, and wasn't willing to back down in the process.
As the match waged on, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched. If FIGHT:UK had an advantage, it was that Willard Manchester was on the outside, looking to create openings. At one point Willard for a little too close to the action, and Jason Brown had to remind him to stay at an appropriate distance. Manchester seemed surprised, and created a bit of a scene which ended up distracting his own men - allowing Thompson to execute a massive release german suplex on Stewart, and cover for a near fall.
The crowd stayed neutral, but enjoyed the action from two teams who don't reside within these four walls on a regular basis. The FIGHT:UK group were able to turn the tide with some under-handed tactics, which drew the ire of some of the MPW faithful. Jason Brown would enter the ring to break up some of the rule breaking, only to be escorted back to his corner by the referee on multiple occasions.
The finish to the match started as Thompson finally made the tag to Brown, and the duo marched straight forward and started to brawl it out with Beesley and Stewart. It was time to push back with authority. The World Beaters put some of their tag team specialist reputation on the line in this contest, and left the tag team enthusiasts wanting more. They seemed to flow so naturally as a unit. Thompson was able to keep Beesley at bay, while Jason Brown locked Stewart up in a tight crossfire submission. The ref looked on, asking Stewart if he wanted to continue. At this point, Manchester jumped on the apron and tried to distract the referee, feeling his teammate may actually succumb to the submission. Thompson saw this, and knocked Manchester off the apron with a running clothesline, and sent him falling backwards into the steel barricade. The crowd cheered, feeling as if justice had been served. It only took a few more moments for Stewart to finally tap out to the submission. The referee raised the hands of the World Beaters, and they'll move onto the semi finals where they'll meet up with 'White Hot Anger.'
Result: The World Beaters defeat FIGHT:UK via Crossface Submission [27:21]
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The Show went off the air with a highlight package of each quarter final match being replayed on the big screen.
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Our show begins with Jon and Parker Smith in the ring, holding matching black felt pillows with a red blanket over top. We're to deduce that the NAWC Tag Team Championships lay underneath. All four quarterfinal matchups flash before us on the big screen. The crowd chooses their various favourites to show interest in - while growing silent on the teams they prefer not do well in this tournament. Before Jon and Parker can get another word in - they're interrupted by the Roughnecks, who rush the ring and start climbing the turnbuckles. Martin and Myles brush past the owners of MPW, and ever sneer their way as if looking for a fight before their match even starts. In the spirit of completion, their isn't a rebuttal - as they Roughnecks start getting the crowd all fired up.
The Crown Jewel Tag Team Champions are out next. The crowd was excited to see them, as they played it up for them as they walked towards the ring. Both teams consist of brothers - and both teams possess extremely different styles.
NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Time Limit
The Roughnecks [Myles & Martin Alexander] (NPW) Combined Weight: 465lbs
VS.
The Bhangra Boys [Manjeet & Namjot Rupal] (CJW) Combined Weight: 182kgs
-
The Championship Tournament gets underway and the match itself proved to be a highly competitive battle. Early on, the Roughnecks were playing head games, as they did all they could to isolate Manjeet from his brother, and take advantage while the referee's back was turned. Clearly the Roughnecks felt it was too their advantage to play dirty and that's what they did at every turn. Surprisingly, Manjeet showed a great 'chin' and refused to give into the bullying tactics of his adversaries. Manjeet would make a slick escape, and tag his brother in, to which the Crown Jewel Tag Team Champions cleared their opponents from the ring, which lead to a tandem suicide dive spot that really had the crowd hyped.
With Namjot being the legal man, he was determined to turn the tide fully in their favour - and he was off to a great start as he showed off his impressive speed and agility with a foray of high impact moves, that resulted in a near fall. Namjot would take his brother, and the double team super kick would connect with brute force, before earning another near fall. The Roughnecks are cagey, and will toe the edge of the line at every painful.
The Midwestern Pro partisan crowd started to cheer on the English boys.. which seemed to inspire them for one last comeback. Manjeet would tag Namjot and he was all fired up having watched their opponents beat up on his brother. Manjeet got himself together and joined in on the battle. The referee looked to separate Manjeet who wasn't the legal man, but what might've looked like a 2 on 1 opportunity for Myles and Martin was thwarted by Namjot. He slipped away from a backsuplex, and shoved Martin into his brother, and their heads collided. Myles seemed to get the worst of it, as it pushed him to the apron through the ropes. Namjot sprung into action, whipping Martin around and snapping his head to the mat with a vicious DDT. He made the quick tag to his brother, who perched himself on the top rope - coming off with a HUGE Frog Splash. The fans counted along, as the three count was scored.
Result: The Bhangra Boys defeat The Roughnecks via Frog Splash [13:38]
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The crowd applauded the Crown Jewel Tag Team champions, before they exited the ringside area. As the Roughnecks got themselves together, some of the male fans in the audience started talking trash to them. The referee had to get in between the fans and the wrestlers - as tempers were flaring.
-
The Evanston Express were the next team to arrive. They wore their matching Northwestern Wildcat jackets from their amateur days - and stuck their massive chests out as they walked towards the ring. The duo has a home advantage being that Midwestern Pro is the site of this tournament. The fans let their representatives know that they were fully behind them. Before long it was eerily quiet. One of the most talked about and feared wrestling factions in the NAWC were making their entrance. The crowd watched on silently, curious to see if this would be a regular entrance, or if they would amp it up and bring chaos with them. The Manos group were at a noticeable size disadvantage - but to their credit, they walked right up to The Evanston Express and stood chest to chest.
-
NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Tine Limit
Manos Del Muerte [Death Adder & Hidealgo 19 (A*P) Combined Weight: 427lbs
vs.
The Evanston Express [David Slater & Sheldon Warren] (MPW) Combined Weight: 498lbs
The early stages of this match started as a total contrast, with each team looking to impose their will. The 'EE' wanted to keep their two opponents grounded so they could lean on them, forcing them to carry double their weight, hoping to wear them down. As soon as Death Adder realized it, he communicated quickly to Hidealgo 19, and the duo did everything they could to keep their feet moving.
A double running shoulder block dropped sheldon warren to the ground and caused him to pause and re-think his strategy. We could see that he had hit the ground with such force, that he realized that although he had the size advantage, his opponents packed a strong 'pop' of their own. The crowd did all they could to encourage the EE to stay in control of the match - but it was obvious that they were still too green to be matched up with a team at the high level of Manos Del Muerte.
Once the Manos team realized they had an advantage in the experience department, they did all they could to try and 'break' David Slater. They would use the five count to their advantage, and constantly tag back and forth to really showcase their intimidation tactics. The bold nature of their striking and grappling transitions showed that they were taking this match and this tournament very seriously. There was no 'hot tag' and no comeback to speak of - as once Manos had David Slater isolated, they didn't relent. The finish came when Death Adder secured a Paradise Lock, which had Slater howling in pain. It didn't take long for him to tap - and to surrender due to the pain.
Result: Manos Del Muerte defeat The Evanston Express via Paradise Lock [10:35]
-
Hidaleago 19 took the opportunity to spout off how this was only the beginning of their reign. The fans didn't seem pleased, and were anxious to see how they would perform against the Crown Jewel Tag Team Champions in the next round.
-
NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Time Limit
White Hot Anger [Yaz & Roger Stevens] (A*P) Combined Weight: 424lbs
vs.
The Sons of Soil [The Thresher & Ned the Crow] (A*P) Combined Weight: 419lbs
-
This match would certainly serve as bragging rights for the team that was able to secure a victory and move onto the semifinals. The Sons of Soil were definitely catching the eye of the crowd due to their odd ball outlook on life. The fans preferred to cheer for the unlikely, but decorated duo with ties to an independent scene that they're familiar with. Yaz electrified the crowd with a scintillating style of wrestling unmatched by another competitor in the tournament field. Roger Stevens walked the ring like a true general, making sure his presence was known at every turn.
The White Hot Anger duo were very clean cut in their exchanges and equally as crisp on the mat, in the air or their feet. After this performance, they appeared to be a team to be reckoned with, even if they had a slew of doubters heading into the tournament itself.
Yaz would execute a spinning Brainbuster to Ned the Crow which would be all it took to get the finish. White Hot Anger would enter the semi finals well rested and with warranted confidence.
Result: White Hot Anger defeat The Sons of Soil via Twisting Brainbuster [7:08]
--
Before the next match could begin, we were watching a scene unfold backstage. Alec Kirkland was standing in front of Jon Smith, and the two men were having a conversation.
Alec: "So, did you have time to think about it?"
Jon: "I have."
Alec: "And..."
[...]
Jon: "I'm intrigued. Are you sure you can pull this off?"
Alec: "Positive."
Jon: "I'll make it happen."
The two men exchange a firm handshake, before the scene shifts back to the ringside area and our final quarter final match of day 1.
--
NAWC Tag Team Championship
Quarterfinal Match
30 Minute Time Limit
FIGHT:UK [Oliver Stewart & Liam Beesley] (NPW) Combined Weight: 485lbs
vs.
The World Beaters [Dave Thompson & Jason Brown] (CJW) Combined Weight: 234kgs
-
The FIGHT:UK team sneered at their opponents for finding work in their homeland. Essentially, the FIGHT:UK duo built themselves false bravado from the fact that they believe that they're superior to anything which comes from the UK. Willard Manchester brought the duo to the ring and was sporting his NAWC Cruiserweight Championship. Willard reminded everyone that they were going to become the first NAWC tag team champions as well.
The World Beaters seemed to have turned a corner recently in Crown Jewel Wrestling, and were very focused for this contest, and wouldn't allow Stewart or Beesley to earn any sort of advantage from a mental perspective. In fact, Dave Thompson seemed willing to stand toe to toe with both of his opponents at the same time, and wasn't willing to back down in the process.
As the match waged on, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched. If FIGHT:UK had an advantage, it was that Willard Manchester was on the outside, looking to create openings. At one point Willard for a little too close to the action, and Jason Brown had to remind him to stay at an appropriate distance. Manchester seemed surprised, and created a bit of a scene which ended up distracting his own men - allowing Thompson to execute a massive release german suplex on Stewart, and cover for a near fall.
The crowd stayed neutral, but enjoyed the action from two teams who don't reside within these four walls on a regular basis. The FIGHT:UK group were able to turn the tide with some under-handed tactics, which drew the ire of some of the MPW faithful. Jason Brown would enter the ring to break up some of the rule breaking, only to be escorted back to his corner by the referee on multiple occasions.
The finish to the match started as Thompson finally made the tag to Brown, and the duo marched straight forward and started to brawl it out with Beesley and Stewart. It was time to push back with authority. The World Beaters put some of their tag team specialist reputation on the line in this contest, and left the tag team enthusiasts wanting more. They seemed to flow so naturally as a unit. Thompson was able to keep Beesley at bay, while Jason Brown locked Stewart up in a tight crossfire submission. The ref looked on, asking Stewart if he wanted to continue. At this point, Manchester jumped on the apron and tried to distract the referee, feeling his teammate may actually succumb to the submission. Thompson saw this, and knocked Manchester off the apron with a running clothesline, and sent him falling backwards into the steel barricade. The crowd cheered, feeling as if justice had been served. It only took a few more moments for Stewart to finally tap out to the submission. The referee raised the hands of the World Beaters, and they'll move onto the semi finals where they'll meet up with 'White Hot Anger.'
Result: The World Beaters defeat FIGHT:UK via Crossface Submission [27:21]
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The Show went off the air with a highlight package of each quarter final match being replayed on the big screen.