Greetings Mayhemmers, since I’m the guy who watches TNA the most as the main hosts on this show, but we never seem to talk about it (mainly because it sucks) I decided to at least use my journalistic integrity and live blog about it each week. This will be written live as I watch Impact, so enjoy!
Segment 1: Recrap, Jeff’s drug rage, Match 1: Velvet Vs. Tara Vs. Mickie
Clearly someone sold Jeff some bad drugs, he’s attacking Bully
Awkward rose petal placement in this segment
Roode couldn’t open the door to his car
I wish this wasn’t going to be four way and we were actually going to get Storm Vs Roode one-on-one
That being said I wonder when the last time TNA mainevented a PPV with homegrown talent only, AJ Vs Abyss?
To be fair Jeff was the one who started the fight
They really should announce this is a number one contender’s match
Rizz, Wrestlefan, LB, and Sorg are talking about the Royal Rumble, their experience at Buffalo Wild Wings, who’s pulling WWE PPVs, Undertaker’s return, Dana White hates nerds, and we call an indy promotion to get booked!
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Bobby, Rizz, Wrestlefan, LB, Chachi, and Sorg are talking the disappointment of Evan Bourne’s second wellness violation, speculations and love for Royal Rumbles, the prospect of Ring of Honor and Chikara working together, and Chachi explains all of the things more interesting than John Laurinaitis.
We also talk with the newest IWC Super Indy Champion, Michael Facade about spray painting, meeting some heroes, working with Urban Wrestling Federation, Remix Pro, and this coming Friday’s IWC Pure Talent show in Elizabeth, PA.
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Greetings Mayhemmers, since I’m the guy who watches TNA the most as the main hosts on this show, but we never seem to talk about it (mainly because it sucks) I decided to at least use my journalistic integrity and live blog about it each week. This will be written live as I watch Impact, so enjoy!
Segment 1: Recrap, Storm segment
Again Tenay and Taz don’t know what a rubber match is, since Storm has won 3 and Angle has only won one match
The Impact Zone is so fucking eerily quiet….
It’s really a shame that Roode probably had to spend 8 months salary from TNA on his suit
Wow….face vs face for the main event, interesting
Segment 2: Love segment, Match 1: Gunner Vs AJ, Magnus segment
I kinda feel bad that EY is now going to win the Knockouts Championship soon…remember the TV Championship? Me neither
I really could give negative two shits about this whole AJ/Daniels/Kaz storyline because I guarantee whatever the reason it’s gonna suck
And this “DDT on the concrete” thing is kinda overplayed too
God Morgan and Crimson suck the life out of any promo they’re in
Segment 3: Bully/Sting segment, Match 2: Magnus Vs Crimson, EY segment
I don’t think Bully knows what an appointment means
Why is Brooklyn the only borough that gets broken down into sections in wrestling?
Can someone finally fucking beat Crimson already? Undefeated only means something if you say how long or how many matches
I turned to text a friend and this match was over already…that’s awful
Poor EY has to shill for Bellator
What would the boys in the back think if Eric doesn’t want to fight a woman? Well I guess it depends on who you ask *coughAnglecough*
Segment 4: Garret segment, Maddy/Gail segment
GO THE FUCK AWAY GARRET. NO ONE CARES WHO IS TRAINING YOU.
I think this is the first time Gail has spoken in two months
Segment 5: Match 3: Madison Vs. Mickie cage match
Hey look the Knockouts Tag Team Championships….remember those??
Gail is teasing dissension now…hooray
So did TNA just have this cage match so they could advertise Caged? Seems that way
Segment 6: Match cont, Aries segment
This really should be a cage match with Mickie and Gail, since its Gail that’s really been dodging out of a fair title match
That was really the most non-eventful cage match I’ve ever seen
And this sweetened crowd noise is awful
Aries is exactly right, he is more entertaining talking about him going to the ring to talk
Hey Jeff you know how you’re talking about being called the winner and not feeling like one…how the fuck do you think Sting felt? And that wasn’t storyline
Aries has consistently been one of the best parts of Impact, yet wasted on the opening match of every PPV
Alex Shelley! Yes. But srsly…why did this take so fucking long to do?
See Shelley understands that there needs to be logic, thank you Alex
This is the only storyline in TNA that holds my interest
So…….ODB wants EY to abuse women? Awesome. Didn’t TNA have a policy against that?
Segment 8: Match 4: EY Vs. Angelina, Storm segment
Well…..this was a waste of a segment, don’t even know if EY’s comedy can save this
Nice to see someone watches TNA
Segment 9: Match 5: Storm Vs. Hardy
The main event intros take up way too much time
Segment 10: Match cont
I hate when TNA announcers point out people who were in big PPV matches haven’t been on the show in weeks
Speaking of, and not that I’m complaining, Devon, Pope and the Devettes…where are they?
Wow, TNA is going to have another number one contender’s match only this time its face vs. face vs. face…..this is awful
TNA doesn’t have any face champions do they? Roode, Gail, Gail/Maddy, Aries, Robbie…..nope no face champions, that’s a problem
By the way, if you’ve noticed I haven’t spoken much of this match…it’s because there’s not much to speak of
I’m excited to see what Impact is like in London….supposedly the English crowds are crazy for Impact…we shall see
Wow, so the Twist of Fate is a total no sell move now isn’t it?
Wow….this finish is awful, just fucking putrid
This ref was in the wrong position for his spot and stared at the pin attempt for like 15 seconds
This is just kinda awful
TNH8 Scale
Logic: 2 Russos out of 5
Wrestling: 1.5 Russos out of 5
Overall: 3.5 Russos out of 10
Worst Impact I’ve seen since I started these reviews, they need to turn this around
This past weekend, I ventured once again into the world of Texas independent wrestling as I attended Anarchy Championship Wrestling’s biggest event of the year, Guilty By Association 6. Not only is this their biggest show of the year, but also the celebration of their 5th year anniversary. It is safe to say that it was a big night for Anarchy Championship Wrestling, and it is also safe to say that they delivered not only a great show, but also one of the best wrestling shows that I have ever attended.
Match 1: Darin Childs/Khris Wolfe/Donnie Davis/Gregory James vs. Shawn Vexx/The Lost Boys/Jeff Gant/Killah Kash in an Elimination Match
Shawn Vexx announced that he recruited Killah Kash to join his team in the elimination match, making it 4 on 5. “Too Much Metal” Gregory James, who is in his rookie year in ACW, was very impressive in this matchup, showing a lot of technical skill and scoring eliminations on Jeff Gant and both the Lost Boys. After the elimination of Khris Wolfe, with his majestic beard may I add, it came down to Vexx and Kash against Childs. When it looked as if all was lost, Childs turned the tables and brought out the return of the demonic Junior Garza, to attack Kash and Vexx. Darin Childs then picked up the win by finally eliminating Shawn Vexx.
Match 2: Team Sex (Highroller Hayze and Johnny Axxle) with Chris Trew vs. Just Willie and Sabre Cat vs. The Hired Guns (Aiden Colt and Omega)
Chris Trew, who is a local comedian/homeless person, turned manager, started by saying his group “The Business” would dominate tonight and we would see a new member join the group. The one thing that will imprint this match in my mind was the astonishing tight ropewalk moonsault by the 270-pound Just Willie. Absolutely amazing is the only way it can be described. Team Sex would later win, last eliminating The Hired Guns, and then prompting The Takeover to emerge and attack The Hired Guns.
Match 3: Jaykus Plisken vs. JT Lamotta
After Plisken, the leader of The Takeover, put the crowd and the wrestlers on notice, JT Lamotta started the match by attacking Plisken in a match between two heels. These two heavyweights battled in a very hard-hitting contest with many near falls. It ended with Plisken nailing his double knee power bomb and sealing it with a pin. After The Takeover went to the back, JT Lamotta mentioned how he has been losing over the past months and has gotten discouraged. He then shocked the crowd by announcing that by December 2012, he will be retiring from pro wrestling.
Match 4: Joshi Title: Athena vs. Lillie Mae vs. Angel Blue
It is safe to say that ACW has some of the best female wrestling, not only in the South but in the world. Womens wrestling in America has been considered extremely watered down and vanilla. However, these three ladies proved the exact opposite in this intense match. All three showed innovative stuff. However, the stand out in my opinion in this match was Athena. Already getting matches in Shimmer, Athena is slowly becoming one of the fastest rising female talents in the US, and it is easy to see why. After Lillie Mae was eliminated by Athena’s top rope jump into a stunner, Angel and Athena continued the intensity, even bringing steel chairs into the mix. In the end, with a little help with powder to the eyes, Angel Blue pinned Athena, capturing her first American Joshi title.
Match 5: The Submission Squad (Pierre Abernathy and Evan Gelistico) vs. Bolt Brady and Ricky Romida
After the first two shows I have been to, it is safe to say that the Submission Squad are some of the greatest heels in ACW, if not Texas. They truly know how to provoke the crowd, yet people love to hate them. After a highly back and forth contest, Bolt and Ricky pick up the upset, moving them further up in the tag team ranks.
Match 6: Career vs. Hair vs. U-30 Title: Berry Breeze with Chris Trew vs. JC Bravo vs. Chingo Del Santos
Three members of the now defunct Smurf Nation competed in this match, which each participant putting something on the line. Overall the match was extremely competitive, with a lot going on, including the fan next to me putting Chris Trew in a headlock with his drink in his other hand. Talk about awkward. Chingo was eliminated after Berry Breeze drove him into chairs on the outside. Chris Trew interfered and attacked JC Bravo until Bravo turned the tables and absolutely destroyed Trew and his nether region. Bravo would then pick up the win, saving his hair and winning the U-30 title. Berry Breeze then thanked the fans for supporting him throughout his career, and then invited his girlfriend in the ring, got on one knee and proposed. Congratulations to the happy couple.
Match 7: Portia Perez vs. Robert Evans
If you have not seen the almost yearlong build up to this one match, you must check it out. The disastrous love story of Portia Perez and Robert Evans finally came to ahead. I was thoroughly surprised at how the crowd was split between Perez and Evans, due to the fact that Portia is one of the top heels in the company. While I did boo Portia throughout this match, I must say that she was truly able to hold her own with Evans. At some points, it did not even seem like an intergender match, but two wrestlers fighting it out for revenge. At one point, Portia clears the entire stage area and begins to dump chair upon chair on top of Evans. After many near falls and close calls, Evans finished Portia off with his Reverse Styles Clash finisher to get the win. The crowd gave both a standing ovation as a sign of respect to both competitors.
At this point, intermission began, where I got to speak to the Heavyweight Champion ACH over by the merch booth. Not only is he an amazing wrestler, who dazzles fans with his skills in the ring, he has one of the greatest personalities in the entire independent scene. I can see ACH truly making a name for himself in the coming year. I bought one of his posters with his own written poetry that he was selling and it is currently hanging above my desk in my dorm room.
Match 8: Anarchy Televised Title: Scot Summers vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Mat Fitchett vs. Davey Vega
This was a match comprised of all fan favorites and was highly competitive. Shockingly, Awesome Andy interfered to attack Summers and Aiden Colt attacked Jerry Lynn causing both competitors to be eliminated. It then came down to Vega and Fitchett, two men who had extensive knowledge of each other both in singles and tag team action. The highly competitive match ended with Vega hitting a Kryptonite Krunch maneuver, dropping Fitchett’s head on the turnbuckle, winning the Televised Title.
Match 9: World Hardcore Title Scaffold Match: Masada vs. Matthew Palmer
This match was absolute sheer insanity that a description cannot do complete justice. Below is footage from the matchup, I encourage people to buy the DVD in order to watch the complete match, but this is a short snippet that fairly depicts some of the violence.
Match 10: #1 Contender Match for the American Joshi Title: Rachel Summerlyn with Machiko vs. Jessica James
The two members of the wildly popular “Rachel and Jessica’s Excellent Tag Team” collided to try to find a #1 contender for the American Joshi title. What started as a respectful and even exchange of wrestling skill turned into a shouting match from the two, with Jessica James insinuating that her friend was holding back on her. Jessica proclaimed that she was not Rachel’s sidekick and continued to deliver innovative offense, with Rachel using her power to her advantage. In the end, Rachel picked up the win against her best friend with a pin reversal. In a sign of respect for each other, the two shook hands and hugged, seemingly amending their problems. Then, everything turned. Jessica began to clutch her stomach in pain, denying any help from Rachel. As Rachel tried to help her up, no longer Jessica, but Jessica’s devilish alter ego from her past, Lady Poison, clutched Rachel by the throat. Lady Poison then spewed her deadly green “Poison Kiss” into both Rachel and Machiko. The beloved Jessica James has transformed into Poison, and it is unsure when she will return.
Main Event: ACW Heavyweight Title: ACH vs. Gary Jay with his mother
Gary Jay was accompanied to the ring by his very questionable mother, who I proceeded to give a dollar for a little turn around; a dollar which Gary Jay gladly accepted. ACH and Gary Jay put on an amazing showing in the main event, which ACH finally reaching a career high. As ACH picked up the win after tapping Jay out, he grabbed the mic to thank the fans and held up the Anarchy Heavyweight title as a trophy, not just for him but also for the fans. Former friend Shawn Vexx came out with his crew in the Children Of Pain presumably to congratulate ACH. However, Vexx and his men attacked ACH as Vexx made clear that he wanted the Heavyweight title he once held.
Anarchy Championship Wrestling truly knows how to put the best wrestling talent and entertainers together and creates a great wrestling product. Guilty By Association 6 was no different. I encourage everyone in the state of Texas, if not the US to go to an ACW show and have your perception of wrestling change. For more information on ACW, you can visit www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com and buy their DVDs on www.smartmarkvideo.com
This is Wrestlefan, the host of Wrestling Mayhem Show’s “This Week in Indy Wrestling”, signing out.
Hotwheelz, Rizz, Wrestlefan, Bobby, Chachi, and Sorg are joined by Rick Topping, guitarist for Basick Sickness, and provider of our intro theme to talk about all that’s happening in professional wrestling. Tonight, we get squeezed for our views on indy wrestling, get a report from the final shows at the ECW Arena, talk about our impressions of WWE 12 now that more have had time with it, Chris Jericho’s worth, Evan Bourne’s recent supension, the new tag champs, and we start the Royal Rumble excitement with a Mad Mike countdown!
You can get this episode here on Talkshoe, Blip.tv, subscribe to the audio or video versions on iTunes, look us up on Youtube, Roku, or Boxee, and as always, stay tuned to www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com for the latest! The Wrestling Mayhem Show is recorded live and can be heard/viewed from 8:30 PM to 10 PM Eastern on live.sorgatronmedia.com. Let us know what you think of the show, and your thoughts on the wrestling world by emailing us at goodtimes@wrestlingmayhemshow.com!
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Greetings Mayhemmers, since I’m the guy who watches TNA the most as the main hosts on this show, but we never seem to talk about it (mainly because it sucks) I decided to at least use my journalistic integrity and live blog about it each week. This will be written live as I watch Impact, so enjoy!
Segment 1: Recrap, Roode segment, Direct Insurance commercial
Two closeups of Carly already, this may be a good Impact
Why does Sting wear his wrestling gloves all the time?
A “spank his butt” chant? Really?
Wow. Really? Fucking really? Are they that desperate to keep this sponsor??
Hotwheelz, DJLunchbox, Wrestlefan, AJ, and Sorg are joined by a special guest who returns to the Mayhem Show after a four year absence on our 6 year anniversary!! We take this time to consider whether we should change the show’s official topic, the latest turn in Jericho’s return, catching up with the last few years of wrestling, Brodus Clay, Twitter’s influence, and much more!
You can get this episode here on Talkshoe, Blip.tv, subscribe to the audio or video versions on iTunes, look us up on Youtube, Roku, or Boxee, and as always, stay tuned to www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com for the latest! The Wrestling Mayhem Show is recorded live and can be heard/viewed from 8:30 PM to 10 PM Eastern on live.sorgatronmedia.com. Let us know what you think of the show, and your thoughts on the wrestling world by emailing us at goodtimes@wrestlingmayhemshow.com!
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I have to split my yearly tradition of listing favorite matches I’ve seen live this year, because
I’ve seen so many good matches this year. Here’s part 1…
January 23 WWE Raw Covelli Centre This show was a great way to start off my year in wrestling. My buddy Ted from Akron came down for the show, we snuck into great seats after intermission, & a good time has had by all. When I think back upon that show three matches come to mind……
FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH FOR THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
Daniel Bryan (Champion) vs. William Regal vs. Tyson Kidd vs. Ted DiBiase
This was originally advertised as a singles match between Bryan & DiBiase. When the show started when found out it was a four way. Tyson had been shooting for a U.S. tittle shot so I had a feeling he’b be thrown in the mix. It was obvious Bryan & Regal had a good relationship when they worked together. It looked like they were having a blast together in the ring. It was a solid opener for the show but I was just so thrilled to see a wrestler a I was such a big fan of on the indies as a champ in WWE live.
King Sheamus vs. John Morrison
These two busted their asses! They gave a PPV worthy effort. Ted & I both couldn’t believe they were doing so much on a house show
John Cena vs. CM Punk
My god was Cena over! This match made me wonder why people say Cena can’t work. A funny moment during the match came when
Ted & I looked at each other & simultaneously I asked if Punk was blown up while Ted asked if Cena was blown up.
Ring of Honor 2-26-11 Dayton, Ohio
World’s Greatest is the DVD tittle of this event & it is not hype! It’s a shame ROH doesn’t get more love on the show because I think they are the everything guys like Mad Mike & Wrestlefan love about TNA (talented, young, athletic wrestlers that are allowed to wrestle) with none of what they hate (The list is to long to type).
Non-Title Challenge Match: ROH World Television Champion “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels vs. Michael Elgin
I went to this ROH show with someone who really didn’t know much about ROH. He’s a huge Daniels fan & this was my first opportunity to see Elgin who I’ve been a fan of for years now. That dynamic made this match-up of two work horses incredibly fun for us to watch & interact with.
Survival of the Fittest 2010 Finale Re-Match
Eddie Edwards vs. “Pretty Boy Pitbull” Kenny King
Davey Richards and WGTT: Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas vs. ROH World Champion Roderick Strong w/ Truth Martini and ROH World Tag Team Champions The Kings of Wrestling: “That Young Knockout Kid” Chris Hero & Claudio Castagnoli w/ Shane Hagadorn
When I think of Eddie vs. King & the 6 Man Tag What I remember the most isn’t a move or sequence of them, It’s more like a way of moving that engrossed me. I think those matches are just one example of why those guys should be the future of wrestling. They had this aura during the matches that just completely transfixed the crowd.
TNA Impact Wrestling @ the Agora 4-8-11
I’ll stop here but I will leave you with a little look at TNA’s return to Cleveland….. Cheerio
traci brooks vs madison rayne 4/8/11
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