HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2014 – 08.10

Hello fans and welcome to our latest show (8/30/14).  We are coming to you from Knoxville, TN on the Birthday of the owner of the HWF and CSWA – Donnie B.   GM Hulk Hogan said he would not be attending the show (kind of a slap in the face, don’t you think?) so standing in for him (again) is everyone’s favorite hitman – Psycho Jack Hercules. 

Owners Donnie B and Jeff Meyers arrive onsite and are greeting by a host of wrestlers including Mr. Suck Up himself Psycho Jack.  Psycho Jack shows the owners to their dressing rooms and then makes his way out to start up the show.  He is stopped by Undisputed Champion Bray Wyatt.  Wyatt tells Jack he has a new stable mate starting tonight and needs to have his contract signed.  Bray tells Jack that Hogan approved it but forgot to sign.  Psycho Jack signs the form and then hurries to start the show.  Bray smiles and turns and says “All right, let’s get ready.”

Out on stage, Psycho Jack is getting the crowd excited for today’s show but wandering around in the back is Malo Leche de Mantequilla.  Malo walks by a dressing room and thinks he hears a familiar voice.  He peeks in (creepy stalker) and is shocked at what he sees.  He mutters “sonofabitch” and then we see the wheels start turning.  He pulls out a camera (again, creepy) and takes some pictures.  One of the members in the room peers outside (we don’t see his face) but no one is there.  Hmm.

Back on stage, Psycho Jack states that GM Hogan has said that each and every member of the A-Team (Adam Rose, Antonio Cesaro, Abyss and ‘the Man’ Austin Aries) is getting a title shot tonight.  He has faith his team will bring home some gold.

The first match of the night is VamChango defending the Tag Team titles against Beer Money.  Before the match can start, Dirk ‘the Pick’ Devon and Psycho Jack Hercules make their way out and say that this match is now a 3 way battle for the titles.  Before the bell can ring, out comes The Axe and his new partner Roman Reigns.  They chase off Devon and Psycho Jack.  I guess that means the match is back to a normal tag match.  Needless to say, Beer Money was killing the champs.  I have never seen such a one sided match (since real Brock Lesnar vs John Cena).  The beating continued for 11 minutes.  Finally, the champs turned on the offense.  Senor Vampiro handcuffed Storm to the ringpost.  El Chango hurled Bobby Roode out of the ring and then nailed the Diamond Dust.  VamChango gets back in the ring but Roode can’t make it back in and is counted out.  VamChango retain their titles.

Alexander Rusev, the Elitist Champion and his new partner Tajiri come out.  They tell Prestige Inc. they accept the challenge for a 6 man tag team match but they are one member short.  Rusev tells Prestige that he has some “bad news” for them and introduces the newest member of their team – Bad New (Wade) Barrett.  Barrett puts himself over as England’s greatest contribution to wrestling; Rusev as an unbeatable Bulgarian and Tajiri as Japan’s greatest export.  They will be happy to take on Prestige Inc. and send them packing.

The World’s Strongest Man and owner of the North American title comes out and says that he owes the Caped Crusader an apology.  He would like CC to come out but instead, out comes the former NA champion and A-Team member Abyss.  Abyss says he is invoking his rematch clause and that match is happening now – and it is a no-DQ match.  Abyss began choking out the champ and the ref couldn’t do anything about it.  Out then comes the Caped Crusader who can’t stand by while wrong doing is happening in the ring.  He hops in and nails Abyss with the Wam!Bam!Pow! and Abyss goes down.  Mark Henry looks over and nods.  CC nods back and leaves.  Henry climbs to the top rope and hits a splash.  3 seconds later Mark Henry is declared the winner and still the North American champion (4 min).

A vignette shows advertising a new wrestler.  Bray Wyatt comes out and says that Wyatt’s Warriors has just acquired a new member.  He introduces…the Aztec Warrior.  (Hmm…Looks like Alberto Del Rio to me.)  Bray says that Aztec Warrior will have his first match at the next show.  The two of them then leave.\

It seems that with all the title matches taking place, that this is another night of champions show.   Psycho Jack sees X-Division Champion Casey Jones walking around looking like he’s lost.  Jack asked him if he’s been reading the memos that were sent out.  Casey said no.  Jack didn’t like that and told Casey to head to the ring for a match.  Casey heads to the ring and then is followed by Professor Cobra.  It was determined that after Cobra lost the X-Division title to The Axe, he never got a rematch so he finally gets one.  There were many near falls in this 22 minute battle but Casey ended up battling back and finished off the Professor with a slingshot Suplex.  Casey Jones retains.

Adam Rose heads to the ring for a match against US Champion AJ Styles.  This was not a very long match but in just 9 minutes, AJ finishes off Rose with the Styles Clash.

Next up is Antonio Cesaro getting a shot at Batista’s HWF World title.  This one went slightly longer to 12 minutes but the Beast just dominated Cesaro and pinned him after hitting a devastating forearm smash.

The final match is the CSWA World Champion Undertaker taking on Austin ‘the Man” Aries.  Unfortunately, being ‘the Man’ sometimes isn’t enough and Undertaker dominated his challenger getting him to tap out to the triangle choke in just under 5 minutes.  Bray Wyatt came out on stage and stared but then left.

The ring is cleaned up and set up for Donnie B’s Birthday Celebration.  Jeff ‘the Hawk’ Meyers did something similar to a “this is your life” segment that included some of the highlights (and lowlights) from Donnie B’s career in the ring. They are then rudely interrupted by former Cartel member Malo Leche de Mantequilla.  Malo bullies his way in to the ring and says he has important information.  “I have it on good authority that someone here in the HWF and CSWA isn’t who they claim to be.  There is fraud going on here I tell you.  Two people masquerading as wrestlers.”  Donnie B asks “Who in the blue hell are you?”  Malo puffs out his chest and says “I am Malo Leche de Mantequilla.”  Jeff scrunches his face and asks “Doesn’t that mean ‘bad buttermilk’?”  Malo looks offended.  “Nevertheless, unless these two people want their identities revealed, I have a few demands.  I demand my own title that I don’t have to defend.  Second, I want a pay raise. Not some minimum wage increase; I want money.  I also demand a reduced work schedule.”  Donnie B says “This is extortion.  What proof do you have to back up your claims?”  Malo Leche pulls out some pics.  “These.  Go ahead.  Keep them.  I have plenty.”  Donnie B and Jeff look at each other and are concerned.  “I will bring these to GM Hogan’s attention if you do not act in by the next show.”  Malo struts around the ring and then leaves.  Donnie B pockets the pics.  Just before we go off the air, Donnie B says to the Hawk “Something needs to be done.”  Jeff smiles back and says “I know just who to go to.” 

Well, I guess we can’t have a ‘drama free’ show so you’ll need to stay tuned to see what happens next.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2014 – 08.09

  

Hello fans and welcome back to our newsletter.  Today, we come to you from Lexington, KY as the HWF and CSWA make their way east.   Before the show begins, we see the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Bray Wyatt walking around the back.  He passes by an open door and peers in.  He sees the newbie El Riche Pollo preparing for his match but what he sees initially throws him for a loop.  “Huh, I didn’t see that one coming.  I wonder how that is going to play out.”  Bray then turns and leaves.

Pyro goes off as the show begins and “Voodoo Child” blares and GM Hulk Hogan makes his way out.  “Lexington, the Hulkster is HERE.   We have a great line up for you this evening and first, I need to say…”.  Hulk is cut off as RVD comes out and walks right past the GM and heads to the ring.  He grabs a mic.  “Sorry boss man but RVD’s got something to say.  I’ve had a great time these last few months but I haven’t been bouncing back as fast as I’d like so I’m taking a leave of absence.”  Hulk marches down to the ring.  “What do you think you’re doing…boy.  You don’t get to leave whenever.”  “Oh yeah I do…brother.  In fact, here is a copy of my contract.  I’ll see ya all in a few months.  Stay cool.”  RVD then walks right past Hulk and straight to the back.  Hulk follows him.

Malo Leche de Mantequilla comes out and says he is taking on the scum who is filling his old spot in the 719 Cartel El Riche Pollo.  He is going to teach El Riche the meaning of respect.  El Riche Pollo comes out with the rest of the Cartel in tow.  Malo doesn’t look happy to see his old teammates.  The match is a short one with Malo tapping out to a rolling cross armbreaker in only 3 minutes.  El Riche is standing on the turnbuckle celebrating when Malo attacks him from behind and hits a reverse DDT.  He then proceeds to unmask him but before the Cartel could prevent it, Malo removes the mask revealing….Alberto Del Rio.  Hang on a sec…I thought Del Rio was supposed to be gone.  Hogan comes right back out and orders Del Rio out of the arena.  Del Rio leaves with a smirk and shakes hands with the Cartel and then leaves.  Bray Wyatt approaches him as he is leaving the building that if Alberto really wants to, he has a solution for him.  Alberto says he’s interested and he and Bray leave together.

The Elitist Champion Alexander Rusev makes his way down to the ring and proceeds to bash the US.  Familiar music hits and its…Reid Rothchild accompanied by Ravishing Raquel, King Damian Sandow and Magnus.  Reid rushes the ring and Rusev takes off through the crowd.  “The one and only Elitist Reid Rothchild is back.”  The fans cheer.  “I am happy to say that I am at 100% and I am committing myself to my team Prestige Inc.”  King Damian Sandow takes the mic “It’s great to have you back Reid and for Magnus and myself, we are glad to have you.”  Magnus chimes in.  “First things first, Reid.  You are missing something…that Bulgarian bully has something that belongs to you.”  “Right.  Rusev, you’re mine.  I will get my Elitist title back and once I do, I will fully invest myself into Prestige Inc. and we will be challenging for the 6 man tag team titles.  I can guarantee you that Prestige Inc will be back on top.”  The three shake hands and Raquel gives her husband a quick kiss and then they all leave except for Magnus who has a match next.

Magnus waits in the ring as Tajiri makes his way down.  The two of them fight like there is no tomorrow.  For 12 minutes they battled back and forth.  Finally, Magus catches Tajiri coming from the top turnbuckle and nails a powerslam.  He then locks Tajiri in the sharpshooter and Tajiri taps.  Magnus has won the match but then Alexander Rusev runs back in from the crowd and attacks Magnus.  He and Tajiri double team Magnus until Reid and Sandow run down and chase them both off.  Rusev promises to find a third member for their cause (that cause is the elimination of Prestige Inc) and then the playing field will be level.

The next match has Miz taking on the Caped Crusader.  Crusader is definitely looking outmatched for this event.  The bell rings and Miz beats down on him.  He goes for a pin but then pulls the Crusader up.  For 20 minutes, Miz did all this and more.  He would choke the Crusader with his cape, stand on his throat and blind him by turning his mask around.  Miz finally nails a Skull Crushing Finale but does not go for a pin.  Instead, he picks up the Crusader and places him on the top turnbuckle.  CC pops up and hits a flying body press.  Miz’s head bounces off the mat.  The ref goes to count 1…2….3.  The Caped Crusader has won his match.  He then exits the ring and leaves through the crowd via bodysurfing.  Miz recovers and is pissed off in the ring.  He eventually leaves.

In the back, Beer Money (James Storm and Bobby Roode) are chatting about their upcoming title shot against VamChango.  The Dudley Boys walk in and say that they are the best team in the sport and they should be the ones deserving of a match.  Beer Money disagrees.  Bubba says that he wants a match against Beer Money and if they lose, they’ll leave the CSWA and HWF.  Beer Money agrees.

Hardcore Champion Jay Lethal is attacked by Psycho Jack Hercules who just happens to have a ref following him around.  The ref rings his bell and the match is underway.  This is a fast match that basically saw Psycho Jack trip over his own shoe laces.  As he was crashing to the floor, Lethal climbed some scaffolding and dropped the Macho elbow on Jack.  Lethal backed off as the ref counted and Jack did not answer the 10 count.  Jay Lethal gets the win.

Hulk Hogan is in the back and he says that the New Shield (Ryback, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins) have called out Roman Reigns.  Hogan tells Reigns that his match is next and it will be a handicap match.

The New Shield vs Roman Reigns went to a no decision.  The New Shield attacked Reigns as he headed to the ring.  The bell never got a chance to sound.  The three men attacked Reigns until 2 unlikely men decided to stand up to the Shield…HP members Bran-Don-Goh and Casey Jones.  They ran in for the save but were immediately on the receiving end of a Spear from Ryback and a Samoan Drop from Dean Ambrose.  HP got their asses handed to them until an even more unlikely teammate ran in….The Axe.  Axe ran down and cleared out the New Shield.  Axe helped HP to their feet and very reluctantly, shook hands with the man who once turned on them.  Axe then told Reigns that if he wanted someone to watch his back, he would volunteer.  Reigns accepted and they shook hands.

Our main event of the evening is Beer Money vs the Dudleys with the winner getting a shot at VamChango and the World Tag Team Titles.  Bubba says he forgot to mention that this would be a ‘Tables’ match.  With this being the Dudley’s specialty, they of course were in control for most of the match.  However, after Bobby hit Bubba with a beer bottle shattering it over his head, he nailed some clubbing fists and Bubba went flying through a table.  Beer Money gets the win and the Dudleys are now on the unemployment line.

Thanks for reading.  The action is expected to continue so stay tuned.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2014 – 08.08 – fallout from the Clash

Hello fans and welcome to our “fallout from the Clash” show here in Pueblo, CO.  We’ve heard that GM Hulk Hogan is not in attendance so his lackey Psycho Jack Hercules has control.  

                                                                                                                         

The show starts off with the Miz marching down to the ring like a man of a mission.  Miz grabs a mic and begins on a tirade about losing to Dolph Ziggler.  The loss is 100% blamed on the interference from that damned Caped Crusader.  Miz wants him in the ring to teach him a lesson.  Miz is waiting for an answer but none comes.  He then storms out of the ring.

Just as Miz leaves, out comes ODB.  She gets in the ring and says she’s tired of being overlooked.   She calls out the new Diva’s Champion Ravishing Raquel.  She tells Raquel that she deserves a match right now and if she can’t win the title, she will call it quits.  Out comes the Diva’s Champion and asks ODB if she really wants to put her career on the line.  ODB says yes and then attacks Raquel trying to get an advantage.  The champ battles back and the match officially begins.

Raquel dominated her challenger for the first 6 minutes of the match.  After that, ODB started to get some offense in but that was soon squashed.  At the 13 minute mark, ODB throws Raquel into the corner and charges.  Raquel moves at the last second and ODB rams her shoulder and arm right into the steel post.  The three minutes that followed, Raquel worked over the arm and shoulder with various moves.  At the 16 minute mark, Raquel locks in the Ravishing Chickenwing and ODB submits.  Raquel retains her title and ODB is out of a job. She refused to shake Raquel’s hand and leaves the ring nursing her arm.  She reaches the top of the ramp, turns to the crowd and sadly cracks a smile and then turns and leaves.

We cut to the back for an interview being held with the new Elitist Champion Alexander Rusev.  Rusev goes on about how his match against Reid was so one-sided that Reid would never come back after such a devastating loss.  The Bulgarian has broken the bat (editor’s note, reference to Bane breaking Batman’s back), er, I mean Reid Rothchild.  He ended his monologue with “I’ve broken your spirit and your will.  You will never return.”

We go back to the ring for an in-ring presentation.  The new Hardcore Champion Jay Lethal makes his way down to the ring dressed in a suit.  Psycho Jack Hercules is there.  He takes the 2 titles from Jay (the Internet Media title and the European title) and then presents Jay with the new Hardcore title.  Jay climbs the ropes and holds his title high.  All of a sudden, out runs Conan Jones who attacks the champ and before Lethal can run away, the bell rings for our next match.  This one went 21 minutes and Jones went all hardcore on the champ but Lethal was used to it.  I guess this one became a Concession stand brawl as they were fighting all over the place.  At the 20 minute mark, Lethal hurled a chair at Conan and he took it smack in the face.  He drops.  Lethal climbs on top of a concession stand (what, about 3-4 feet off the floor?) and then launched with the Macho Elbow drop.  He connects and the ref on hand counts 1, 2, 3.  Jay Lethal retains his belt in his first successful title defense.

We cut back to the ring where we see the Caped Crusader standing in the middle of the ring in full Batman getup.  “I would like to call down Mark Henry.”  Henry appears and looks really pissed off.  He makes his way to the ring like he’s going to tear the arms off the Crusader.  “One moment, Mr. Henry.  This is for you.”  He hand Mark a folded document and it looks like it’s an arrest warrant.  The police then make their way out and arrest Mark Henry.  Psycho Jack is watching this from the back and immediately calls GM Hogan.  He tells Hulk what is transpiring.  Hogan tells him that Mark brought this on himself but if he is out for more than 30 days, he will be stripped of his title. 

Up next is Roman Reigns taking on Ryback.  Ryback immediately hits a Meathook on Reigns and follows it up with a spinebuster.  All of a sudden, out comes Shield members Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins and they attack Reigns causing the DQ.  Ryback looks pissed and the Shield turns to see a very upset Ryback who then runs and hits a spear on Reigns.  Roman goes down.  The three men continue to beat down Roman and then throw him out of the ring.  It looks like Ryback is the newest member of the Shield.  Ryback says that the time is now and the NEW Shield is challenging for the 6 man titles.  Wyatt’s Warriors better be prepared for a loss.  They leave a broken and beaten down Reigns in the ring.

We go back to the interview area where Bray Wyatt and Wyatt’s Warriors are all standing together.  Centurion steps forward and says that the WW are prepared for all new challengers and that includes the new Shield.  Warrior of Truth steps forward and says “The Truth will set you free.”  Super Warrior looks at the camera and grunts and snarls.  Bray steps forward.  “Undertaker, you defied me.  I am the alpha and the omega and you DEFIED me.  You will pay and you will suffer; that I promise you.”  Bray and his warriors then left.

In the ring are two members of Hogan’s CWO – Pick and the Axe and they are waiting to see who their opponents will be.  Out comes 719 Cartel members the Mexicali Flyers accompanied by Rey Rey.  They high-five with the fans before getting in the ring.  The bell sounds and our match is underway.  For the first four minutes of the match, Dirk is double-teamed and Axe keeps getting knocked off the apron as to not interfere.  Finally, after 4 minutes of beatings, the Pick finally tags in the Axe.  Just as the Axe was getting the upperhand, Dirk tags himself in unbeknownst to the Pick.  Dirk is immediately double-teamed again by the Flyers and he scurries to the corner to tag in Pick.  Tornado en Fuego hits a kneelift that sends Axe out of the ring.  El Dragon Insano then climbs to the top turnbuckle and nails a flying body press.  Axe gets counted out and the Flyers get themselves a win.  Rey Rey and the Flyers leave.  Axe gets back in the ring and confronts Dirk.  Dirk then turns and hits Axe with the Fender 5-Arm.   He then throws Axe into the corner and hits a Bass Body Avalanche.  I guess this means that Pick and the Axe are no longer a team.  Axe storms off on his own leaving his former partner in the ring.

Prestige Inc. member Magnus is walking in the back and he is asked about Tajiri.  Magnus says he’s not done with Tajiri and will address the situation sooner rather than later.

We are ready for our main event and that is Beer Money vs the Dust Brothers (Goldust and Stardust) with the winner getting the next title shot at VamChango.  This was a distance match with it going to 29:55.  This match was completely controlled by the Dust Brothers but they just couldn’t seem to get the 3 count on their opponents.  As the time limit was winding down, Bobby Roode nails a Northern Lariat on an unsuspecdting Goldust and with his feet on the ropes, he gets the win.  Beer Money is ready for a tag team title shot. 

Just as the show is getting ready to end, out comes Psycho Jack Hercules.  “Before you all leave for the night, our illustrious GM Hulk Hogan has sent in this message he wanted played for the audience.  He did want me to say that Pueblo, CO is not deserving of his presence so that is why he is not here.”  The audience started to get riled up and Jack saw the writing on the wall.  “Run the video” he yelled as he then hightailed it backstage.

Hogan’s video plays.  “Pueblo, Colorado.  Like I’d ever set foot there.  The Hulkster is NOT in that house but will be gracing fans with his presence soon enough.  Anyway, I wanted to take this very moment to announce that in September, there will be a true roster shake up.   Those champions in possession of Federation specific belts including the IC, US and World titles will be exempt.  Any and all official teams such as Prestige Inc., the Cartel, the Shield, etc will stay together.  When one gets drafted, his entire team gets drafted.  That is all I have for you.  You are free to go to back to your homes and pathetic little lives.  Hulkster OUT, brother.”

That is all we have for this issue.  Stay tuned as I’m sure there is more to follow.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2014 – 08.07 – Day 2 – Clash of the Champions PPV

Hello fans and welcome to Day 2 of the Clash of the Champions PPV live here in Denver, Colorado.  As a recap, at yesterday’s show, we saw only three champions retain and all the other titles changed hands.  We also saw the return of the Undertaker as he dumped Bray Wyatt and his warriors and took back the mantle of the character he’s had for so long.  The memory of Paul Bearer broke him out of his reverie and he was able to regain a title he was wrongly stripped of. 

The show begins with the superfans Derek, Kaitlyn Quinn and P’Nut HBIC all in their seats at ringside.  Hogan’s music hits and the GM makes his way to the ring in quick, powerwalk fashion.  He gets in the ring.  Surprisingly, there is no meat shield.  “The Hulkster is in the house, brother.  The CSWA once again has it’s champion.  With Undertaker winning the title, I’ve decreed that I want the HWF Champ Batista and CSWA Champ Undertaker to meet with the winner going against Bray Wyatt for the Undisputed Championship.”  He paused to let the fans cheer.  “Now, I know you all want action and not have me out here flapping my gums so I present to you…Day 2 of the CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS, Brother!”  Hogan leaves the ring as pyro continues to go off.

Match #1 is ready to start and Mark Henry makes his way to the ring and he is followed immediately by the newest member of the A-Team and the current North American Champion, Abyss.  A shoving match begins in the ring before the bell can ring and the ref does a poor job separating them.   Finally, he is able to get them separated long enough for the bell to get rung.  This one is a very short match totally dominated by the World’s strongest man.  About 4 minutes into the match, a masked man comes to the ring and hits Abyss with a chair.  Abyss falls down and Mark Henry climbs to the top rope and hits a splash crushing Abyss.  The ref counts 1…2….3 and Mark Henry has just defeated Abyss in just 5 minutes to become the NEW North American Champion.  Henry looked around for that masked man expecting to see the Caped Crusader but it is a new person we’ve never seen before.  Hmm.

Match #2 is about to begin when Batista’s music hits.  The beast comes out and gets in the ring.  He is ready for action.  Next, the CSWA World Champion Undertaker comes out and makes his way to the ring.   There is a brief staredown just before the bell is rung.  Just then, Bray Wyatt comes out and he is not looking happy.  Undertaker sees him and starts to go after him but Batista chop blocks him and then hits a powerslam on the floor.  Batista drags him back in the ring and continues the beat down.  Every time Undertaker tried to get in some offense, Bray would be there to distract him.  This went on for 18 minutes until Undertaker finally got his hands on Bray, dragging him in the ring and hitting a chokeslam.  Bray rolled out just as Undertaker turned and got hit by a Batista Bomb.  Batista made the cover and got the 1.2.3.  He will go on to fight Bray Wyatt later this evening.

We cut to the back where the Elitist Reid Rothchild and Ravishing Raquel are being interviewed.  Reid begins “Rusev, you’ve run away all this time showing me the coward you are but now, the running stops.  I’ve got you in the ring and once we are done, I will still have my Elitist title and you, well, you’ll be sent home with your tail between your legs.”  Raquel then took the mic from him.  “Cactus Jackie, you have something of mine and I want it back.  I hope you got all that water out of your ears so you can hear me coming and I promise you, I will be walking out with my title.”  Both Reid and Raquel then left.

Match #3 is up next with the 6 Man tag team titles on the line.  The Champions, Wyatt’s Warriors comprised of Super Warrior, Centurion and Warrior of Truth are taking on the 719 Cartel’s own Mexicali Flyers and Rey Rey.  The champs controlled the match until at the 9 minute mark, El Dragon threw Super Warrior out of the ring.  The masked man we saw earlier comes back out.  He blasts Super Warrior with a chair and he ends up getting counted out.  The Cartel gets the win but does not win the titles.

A video package is then shown of all that has gone down between Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley to date.  It ended with a banner that read “It all ends in the Hell in a Cell…TONIGHT”

We cut over to Hogan’s office and sitting there with him are owners Jeff Meyers and Donnie B.  Hulk begins “I think there are just too many titles floating around.  There are 4 singles for each federation, 2 Women’s titles, the Undisputed title, the Elitist title and two different tag team belts.  That is just too much.”  Jeff Meyers asked “So what do you propose?”  Hogan scratched his chin and then said “The European and Internet Media titles are probably the “who gives a shit” titles we have so I’m thinking that those two titles get combined and one title…maybe bring back the hardcore title…would remain.”  Donnie B then asked “What are the parameters for this title?”  Hogan said “This belt would not be specific to one federation but would float between both.  The holder of the title, in similar fashion to the hardcore title of old, would be defended anywhere and potentially at any time but I don’t want it to be too much of a gimmicky belt.  I say put in a time frame – 10 am to 10 pm every day.  That would be the only time the belt would be defended.  Also, I don’t want the title changing hands every few seconds so the champion would not have to defend the title more than once in that time period.”  Donnie B and Jeff Meyers nodded.  Jeff spoke up next.  “That sounds like a really good plan.  However, this may be more hassle than it’s worth.  If at any time you feel that too much time and energy are being invested, then we need to consider something else.”  Donnie B spoke up next “I agree.  Hulk, keep up the good work.”  DB and Jeff left Hogan’s office. 

For Match #4, we head back to the ring for our Diva’s match between the champion Cactus Jackie and her challenger, the 1^st Diva Ravishing Raquel for the Diva’s title.  Jackie apparently did not forget Raquel knocking her into a pool so she charged at her challenger and the bell was quickly rung to start the match.  The match was pretty even for the first 11 minutes of the match and then Raquel, the DIVA of Prestige Inc., brought forth all her experience and knowledge and took over the fight.  Jackie tried as best she could but I think Raquel was just too determined.  This was one of the longest matches of the night going 28 minutes and the fans enjoyed each and every minute.  Towards the end, Jackie had Raquel in the middle of the ring locked in the Cactus Stretch but Raquel just wouldn't tap out. Jackie got extremely frustrated and started kicking the ropes.  Raquel got up and hit a power full nelson and put Jackie on her back.  She then signaled going to the top rope which got the audience on their feet.  A very weary Raquel manages to perfectly nail a moonsault.  She makes the cover 1…2….3!  Raquel has just regained the DIVA’S CHAMPIONSHIP in a very hard fought victory.  Jackie left the ring and Raquel celebrated with the fans.  She even spent a moment talking and taking selfies with Kaitlyn Quinn and P’Nut.  They were both ecstatic.   Raquel’s husband ‘The Elitist’ Reid Rothchild came out and with a big kiss, they went to the back all the while Raquel holding her new title high over her head.

We cut to another backstage segment with Abyss being questioned by Austin Aries and Antonio Cesaro about his loss.  Abyss said “I should have won had it not been for that masked person.  I promise I will find out who he is and will make him pay.”  Cesaro interjected “WE will make him pay.  WE are the A-Team; all for one and one for all.”  Aries nodded “Perfectly stated. Abyss, we will figure this out.  On another subject, I wanted to say that I’ve made an executive decision to bring in a 4^th member to our A-Team.  I’d like to introduce him here and now.”  Cesaro and Abyss move out of the way as…ADAM ROSE walks in.  “Austin, Abyss, Antonio, I am humbled by your including me into your group.  I promise to live up to the standards of the A-Team.  I will not let you down.”  All men shook hands congratulating Adam on his inclusion into wrestling’s #1 stable.

We go back to the ring for more action.  Match #5 is pitting the European Champion Jay Lethal against the Internet Media Champion Malo Leche de Mantequilla.  The winner of this match will be crowned the new HARDCORE champion.   This match is made a no countout/no DQ match.  Malo calls for the rest of the 719 Cartel to come out.  Rey Rey, the Mexicali Flyers and VamChango all come out and stand on stage.  Malo feels a surge of intestinal fortitude but that is quickly drained out of him by Lethal’s flurry of kicks.  Lethal dominated the 16 minute battle and then finished Malo off with the Lethal Combination.  Jay Lethal is now the NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION.  Lethal is handed the two titles and is told he will surrender them once the new Hardcore title is finished.  Malo hollers at the Cartel for not backing him up and he quits the Cartel.  He shoves his way to the back.

Match #6 is up with ‘The Elitist” Reid Rothchild defending his title against the Bulgarian Alexander Rusev.  Reid is accompanied to the ring by the new DIVA’s Champion Ravishing Raquel.  In a very surprising move, Rusev is accompanied to the ring by Cactus Jackie.  Huh…wonder what’s going on here.  Rusev calls Reid a coward who will run away when it suits him.  Rusev tells Reid if he wants to prove himself, they need to make this match a Russian Chain match.  Reid agreed.  As soon as both were chained together, they immediately went to battle. Reid was immediately overpowered by the sheer strength of Rusev.  Reid threw everything including a spinnarooni at the Bulgarian but it barely fazed him.  Jackie, holding a chain of her own attacks Raquel and knocks her out with the chain.  She then leaves the ring…her mission accomplished.  Rusev then went back and destroyed Reid.  At the 7 minute mark, he wrapped the chain around Reid’s neck and then threw him over the top rope.  Reid struggled but could not get himself free.  Rusev then dragged Reid back in the ring and laid him out in the center.  He then went to the top rope and nailed a kneedrop to Reid’s windpipe.  Rusev makes the cover and gets the 1-2-3.  Rusev kicks Reid out of the ring and celebrates with his newly won ELITIST TITLE.  Medical staff came out and helped both Reid and Raquel to the back on stretchers.

We cut to the back for a quick promo by El Dragon Insano.  El Dragon says he is glad Malo Leche de Mantequilla is gone from the Cartel.  He was nothing more than a leech on their team.  El Dragon says that Rey Rey gave him permission to make the following announcement.  With Malo gone, they have a new body to fill that role.  In walks the masked man we saw from earlier who attacked Abyss.  “His name is El Riche Pollo and he is the newest member of the 719 Cartel.”  Hulk Hogan walks over and asks who this guy is.  “Trust me Mr. Hogan, it is ok for him to be here.”  Hogan doesn't believe him and says he is going to ‘check his records’.

We are down to the first of our two main events.  Match #7 has Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Bray Wyatt taking on the HWF World Champ Batista.  This one is set up as a no DQ Brawl Games rules match.  For the first 7 minutes, Batista was in control.  After that, Bray just got pissed off.  For the following 9 minutes, he showed why he was the Undisputed Champion.  Bray got some outside interference from Centurion who came out to show support.  Bray then stood on Batista’s throat until he was practically out cold.  Bray makes the cover and gets the 3 count but Dave also has to beat a 10 count (last man standing).  Dave is not able to get up in time and Bray Wyatt retains his title in a killer 16 min fight.

The ring is cleared as the staff get ready for our second main event:  Match #8: Bobby Lashley vs Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell.  The same video from yesterday is run showing the history between these two.  Both men enter the cell and just as the bell rings, it’s on.  To steal a phrase from Jim Ross, this was nothing short of a slobberknocker.  This was a 100% brawl; no wrestling here.  Brock hits an F-5 early on but Bobby kicks out.  Bobby nails a spinebuster but Brock easily kicks out.  This goes on for 21 minutes.  The first HOLY SHIT moment of the match is when Brock tried to throw Bobby off the cage (and to the table below) but Bobby reverses it and nails a spinebuster on the top of the cage.  DAMN.  Brock ends up battling back and knocks Bobby off the cage (he was hanging) and he falls and lands on the table breaking it.  Our second HOLY SHIT moment.  Brock climbs down and drags Bobby back into the ring.  Brock goes for an F-5 but Bobby reverses it and hits a Dominator.  He is too out of it though to go for a pin.  Brock nails 3 consecutive power clotheslines. He follows it up with a powerslam but he doesn't capitalize on it; instead he goes to the turnbuckle to showboat.  Bobby regains his composure and grabs Brock from the top turnbuckle and hits a Dominator for our third HOLY SHIT moment of the match.  A very weary Bobby Lashley crawls over and drapes his arm on Brock.  The ref counts 1….2…..3.  Bobby Lashley defeats Brock Lesnar in what is sure to be the match of the year.  Oh My God.  Bobby can barely stand and Brock rolls out of the ring; shoving away medical staff and walks to the back on his own.  Bobby Lashley remains in the ring celebrating as the cage is raised. 

That is all.  Thanks for watching and attending.  Our next PPV will be in October and will be Revenge: Day of Reckoning.  Stay tuned as there will be fallout from this show and the fabulous ride we are on will continue.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2014 – 08.06 – Day 1 – Clash of the Champions PPV

Hello fans and welcome to Day 1 of our Clash of the Champions Pay Per View.  We are coming to you LIVE in front of a sold out Denver, Colorado audience.  Unbeknownst to most of us, the HWF and CSWA put it out there for some super fans to win free tickets to both days of the event.  Joining us is last year’s winner Superfan Derek but he is now joined by new superfans Kaitlyn Quinn, and a young woman who goes by just P’Nut HBIC.  Our 3 superfans seem to be enjoying themselves as they just got back from visiting with the wrestlers backstage and they are taking their seats.  Derek has his collection of signs (and there are a LOT of them).  Ms. Quinn and P’Nut are rocking out to the music blaring through the speakers.

Pyro goes off and the fans go ballistic.  Lights are flashing and then that all too familiar music hits (Jimi Hendrix) and out comes out GM Hulk Hogan (minus the meat shield).  “The Hulkster is in the house, brother…but so is the HWF and the CSWA.  Denver, Colorado…For the next two days, we are going to blow your socks off with championship matches galore.  We will even have a match for record books with Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar ending their feud in a Hell in the Cell.”  Hogan is getting a good pop and no one has started throwing anything at him…yet.  “I am a little disappointed in my CWO for the lack of representation but that will be addressed at a later time.  Everyone wrestling on the Clash of the Champions card will be expected to put on a show that will go down in history.  Oh, and because of how full the cards are, the championship will be a winner takes all…no rematch.  All champions better be here to retain and challengers better be fighting as this was their last night on this earth.  I will not accept anything less than 100% and you fans don’t deserve any less.  BUT…you are Denver, Colorado; armpit of the mountain range.”  The cheering immediately died down and the fans (yes, every single one of them) became enraged.  Almost on cue, Hogan’s meat shield came out just as the debris started flying.  “Oh settle down.  You know it as well as I or maybe the thin air here has just killed off brain cells.”  He paused a moment.  “Forget it.  You all aren’t worth it.  Time for the show to begin.”  Hogan walks to the back protected by the meat shield.

The GM makes his way to the back and runs into the European Champion Centurion.  “Watch where you’re going, brother.  This is my yard and you are just a part time guest.”  Centurion looks Hogan in the face and says “You can address me as the European Champion as well as 1/3 holder of the 6 man tag team titles.”  “No” Hogan interjects. “What you are is next.  Get your ass to the ring, brother.”  Hogan stares him down and Centurion makes his way to the ring.

Match #1 is European Champion Centurion taking on Jay Lethal in a rematch for the title.  Hogan has mandated that all title defenses will be winner takes all; no rematches.  The Jay Lethal of old is on the scene dressed in his Macho Man getup.  Lethal takes Centurion to school and dominates the champ.  Lethal nails a springboard dropkick that seems to have knocked out Centurion.  Jay then goes to the top rope and nails the Macho Man elbow drop and covers Centurion in the middle of the ring.  1…2….3 and we have a winner and NEW European Champion – Jay Lethal.  Centurion makes his way back with his head hanging in shame.  Lethal celebrates with the fans before he eventually makes his way back.

Match #2 has Prestige Inc member and Internet Media Champion Magnus taking on the 719 Cartel’s Malo Leche de Mantequilla.  The match started off…well, off.  Magnus and Malo were on the outside of the ring within 30 seconds and Malo rammed Magnus’ back into the steel post.  After bringing him back in the ring, Malo turned up the heat…but not the Cartel way…his own.  I wonder if when he trained with Nick Diaz (learning to ‘keep it real’), he took it too far.  Not in a very nice fashion, Malo went to town on the champ.  Magnus never recovered from the post shot he took and in 6:55, Malo nails a snap Suplex and with his feet on the ropes, he gets the 1-2-3.  Another title has just changed hands with Malo Leche de Mantequilla winning the Internet Media title.  Magnus tried to inquire ‘what’s up with that?’ and Malo clocked him one .   Malo grabbed his title and left to the booing from the fans.  He flipped them off all the while flaunting his newly acquired title.

We cut to the back where we see Centurion, flanked by the rest of Wyatt’s Warriors, approach Hogan.  “I don’t know what your malfunction is but you just cost me my title old man.  I demand a rematch.”  Hogan looked at him funny.  “You demand what?  You are nothing.  You and your warrior team are nothing.  The only thing that matters here is Hulk Hogan and what I can and will do in the HWF and CSWA.  If you don’t like it, brother, there is the door.  Don’t let it hit you in the ass on your way out.”  Hogan then closed his office door in the Warrior’s faces.  Centurion looked to his teammates “This isn’t over.”  They all then walked away.

As we go back to the ring for Match #3, before the match can begin, the 60’s Batman music hits and out comes the Caped Crusader.  He is smiling and waving to the fans who cheer him on as he makes his way into the ring .  He is dressed in full Adam West Batman attire and does some running around the ring, bouncing off the ropes and (not sure why) dropkicking the air.  Once he settles down, he grabs a mic.

“Holy awesome pay per view, Denver (cheap pop).  I was brought in to the HWF and CSWA to be the Enforcer of good sportsmanship.  I have been in this federation for 9 weeks and I have seen nothing but cheating and poor sportsmanship by no less than 50% of the wrestlers.  Well, enough is enough!  From here on out, if you insist on tainting our sport with your cheating ways, you had better watch your back, for the Caped Crusader has his eyes on you and will find a way to bring you to justice.”

“And speaking of justice: Mark Henry, you knocked over my ambulance a month ago, with me still in it.  Remember that?  Well, my friend, I believe that act is a crime in the state of Louisiana as well as the city of New Orleans.  My good friend Commissioner Gordon with the New Orleans PD will soon be servicing you with an arrest warrant.”

“Oh, and Mr. Hogan?  Holy switcheroos.  I see how you like to change the rules and the scheduling of matches on a moment's notice, as it suits your whims.  This is not right, sir, and this crapola never happened while Donnie B. was at the helm.  You too, sir, are on notice...”

The Caped Crusader drops the mic, climbs to the top rope, and does an impressive (but pointless) high flying body press onto the mat below before raising his arms triumphantly and exiting the ring much to the delight of the Denver crowd. 

We cut back to the ring for our 3^rd match which has X-Division Champion Casey Jones taking on Shield member Roman Reigns.  Right from the get-go, Reigns beat the holy Hell out of Casey.  Jones could not get much in the way of any offense for the entire match.  Reigns started to get a bit frustrated and his Shield teammates Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins came down to the ring.  They could see that Reigns was having issues getting the job done so they did what they do best…interfere.  Ambrose and Rollins jumped in the ring and attacked Roman Reigns!!!  What??? The Shield just imploded with Rollins and Ambrose taking out their former tag team partner.  Casey Jones ends up being disqualified but the title doesn’t change hands on a DQ.  He quickly left the ring as not to have any of the Shield’s anger directed towards him.  Ambrose and Rollins double powerbomb Reigns and then spike piledrive him.  Rollins and Ambrose raise their arms in victory as Roman Reigns is attended to by the ringside doctor.

We cut to the back where the Caped Crusader is approached by Hulk Hogan.  “Listen here little man, you better not do anything to disrupt MY federation.  This is MY show, brother, and I won’t have you stirring the pot.  For the sake of everyone, you have the night off.  In fact, don’t show up here tomorrow either.  I don’t want you jeopardizing what I feel is best for business so take off, eh…BROTHER.”  Hogan walks away and Caped Crusader, bag in hand, leaves the arena.

 Match #4 on our sizzling PPV is up next with the Women’s World Champion Gail Kim (who’s been undefeated as champion since winning the title) takes on Velvet Sky.  Sky is in the ring waiting for the champ who takes her sweet time to walk to the ring.  Gail had control for about the first 3 minutes and then it was all Velvet.  The fans were chanting “This is great” throughout the match as both women gave it their all.  Velvet really took the match to Gail who was just not prepared for the onslaught her opponent brought with her.  In what is probably one of the best matches of the night, Velvet Sky nails the Beauty Mark in 17 minutes and rolls Gail up for the 1-2-3.  Velvet Sky has just won the Women’s Title.  The fans are straining from the rafters and the applause for Velvet is almost deafening.  Gail left the ring to let the new champ celebrate with her title.

With the start of Match #5, we are half way through Day 1 of the Clash.  The second half of the show starts off with Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler taking on Ryback.  This was supposed to be the Miz fighting but Ryback dispensed with Miz pretty easily to win this shot.   Ryback may have had it easy with the Miz but it was quite the opposite with the IC champ.  Dolph never let Ryback get much in the way of offense in.  At one point, the Miz came in through the crowd shielding himself from the in-ring participants and the ref.  After Ryback hit the Meathook, he went for a pin but Dolph had his foot on the ropes.  The ref sends Ryback to the other corner and Miz nails him with a chair.  Dolph recovers enough and without realizing what happened, he hits a german Suplex and gets the 1-2-3 in 18 minutes.  As Dolph is celebrating in the ring, Miz jumps in and hits him with the same chair he used to take out Ryback.  Dolph collapses and Miz picks up the title and stands on the turnbuckles showing off.  The fans boo him but he could care less.  He ends up dropping the title on Dolph before leaving.

We cut to the back where we see Roman Reigns getting stitched up after the attack by his former teammates.  Reigns is VERY PISSED OFF and all he does is stare at the camera as the doctors clean him up.

Match #6 is next with the Tag Team Champions and members of the 719 Cartel VamChango (comprised of Senor Vampiro and El Chango) take on the re-formed Dudley Boys.  Bully Ray is now back to his original name Bubba Ray.  This was one of the shortest matches of the night as it only went 5 minutes.  For 4 of those minutes, all 4 men were in the ring and the ref couldn’t get control.  Bubba ends up going to the outside to set up a table.  He crawls back in and Devon is getting ready to throw Senor Vampiro out of the ring and onto the table.  El Chango ends up knocking down Devon and Bubba Ray was charging and after pulling down the top rope, Bubba goes sailing over the top and through the table.  Bubba ends up getting counted out.  VamChango retain their titles.

Because the tag team match was so short, Hogan told Daniels and Styles to head to the ring for their match.

Match #7 has Christopher Daniels defending the US title against AJ Styles.  This one had MATCH of the Night written all over it.  Daniels and Styles battled in the ring and out of the ring.  The champ had this one locked up for the first 15 minutes of the match and then after being on the receiving end of a Pele kick, the tide turned to the challenger.  AJ battled like a fresh new man and took the fight to his former friend/partner.  AJ nails Daniels with a flying dropkick and then catches the disoriented champ with a  gut buster followed by a roll up.  He gets the 1-2-2 and AJ Styles gets the win and is the NEW US CHAMPION.

Match #8 begins with Batista making his way to the ring.  He is then followed by the HWF World Champion (and holder of the Undisputed Heavyweight title) Bray Wyatt.  Wyatt is accompanied to the ring by Wyatt’s Warriors minus the Undead Warrior (who was preparing for his match next).  Bray gets in the ring and reminds Batista that all of his World title matches are specialty and this one will be Colorado (cheap pop) Death Match.  Dave shrugs his shoulders and attacks the champ.  Bray held his own but so did the challenger.  Dave used strength to counter the chaos brought in by Bray.  The match goes for 13 minutes and Bray nails the Sister Abigail.  Dave bounces up immediately and  nails an Enforcer Spinebuster.  He makes the cover and gets the 3 count.  Batista has just defeated Bray Wyatt to become the NEW HWF WORLD CHAMPION.  Wyatt’s Warriors all hit the ring to come to the aid of their leader and Batista takes each and every one of them out.  Dave stands tall to the cheering from the fans.  Congratulations Dave!!!

In the back, just as he was preparing to head to the ring, Bray approaches the Undead Warrior.  “Where were you?  The Warriors are supposed to stand in force and you left us all hanging.  Once this evening is over my friend, we will need to have a conversation.  Remember who you are.”  Bray walked away as Undead Warrior shrugged and continued to stretch.

Hulk Hogan comes out and tells the fans the main event is up next with Undead Warrior and Jeff Hardy battling it out to see who will become the new CSWA World Champion.  Hogan practically promises us that it won’t be the Undead Warrior (he’d better not cheat or else).  Also, because a new HWF World Champion was crowned, a new match is being added to tomorrow’s show that will pit the HWF vs the CSWA World Champion and the winner will go on to meet Bray Wyatt for the Undisputed Heavyweight title.

Match #9 – Our Main Event – is here with the Undead Warrior taking on Jeff Hardy with the winner getting the CSWA World title.  Both men make it to the ring but before the match can begin, we hear Hogan’s voice on the loudspeaker “Before the match can begin, brother, we need a top caliber referee who will call this right down the middle.  He is on his way out now.”

‘Voodoo Child’ hits and out walks the GM in a sleeveless referee shirt.  Fans are confused but no one is throwing anything at him…yet.  Hogan climbs in the ring and on mic, tells us that this match will be a no countout/no DQ match.  “Ring the bell, brother.”

The Undead Warrior was unstoppable. This was like the Undertaker from 20 years ago.  No matter what Jeff Hardy tried to throw at him, nothing would work; not the Twist of Fate, the Swanton, nothing.  Jeff even hit ‘the Enigma’ but Undead would not stay down.  UW glanced at Hogan about 10 minutes in and what he saw took him aback.  He saw Paul Bearer standing there saying “Remember who you are Undertaker.  You have this.  Take what is rightfully yours.”  Undead Warrior had eaten a nasty dropkick from Jeff Hardy when Hogan came over and “Do you know who you are?  Do you know where you are?”  Undead Warrior sat up and beat the stupid body paint off of Jeff.  At the 19 minute mark, Undead Warrior hit the ‘Last Ride’ and made the cover.  Hogan came over and….counted….at normal speed.  1…2…3.   The Undead Warrior has just won/regained the CSWA World Title.  Hogan hands the belt to Undead Warrior and the fans explode.  Undead Warrior turns to Hogan and after a brief staredown, Hogan extends his hand and Undead Warrior accepts it.  The fans erupt even louder until over the loudspeaker we hear “Hold on, hold on a second.”  Out comes Undisputed Champion Bray Wyatt.  “Just what the Hell do you think you’re doing, Undead Warrior?  Are you trying to upstage me?  ME?  I’m the F(bleep)ing Undisputed Champion.  You don’t show me up.  I OWN you.”  Undead Warrior yanks the mic out of Bray’s hand.  “No, not anymore.”  He then drags his thumb across his throat and Bray shoves a finger in his face.   Undead Warrior peppers Bray with lefts and rights and the throws him to the ropes where Bray, after bouncing off the ropes, eats a big foot to the face.  Undead Warrior picks up Bray Wyatt and hits the Last Ride followed up by a tombstone piledriver.  Bray is out cold.  “The Undead Warrior is gone and here stands the one and only UNDERTAKER!  Bray Wyatt, you will Rest…In…Peace.”  Wyatt’s Warriors all hit the ring to attack Undertaker but he disposes of each and every one of them in quick, clean fashion.  The show ends with Undertaker celebrating with his title in the ring.

Wow, that was a hell of a show.  Stay tuned as Part 2 will be up tomorrow.  

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2014 – 08.05 – The leadup to the Clash

Hello fans and welcome back to our newsletter.  Today’s issue, leading up to this weekend’s PPV is coming live from the home of the CSWA – Colorado Springs, CO.  The show begins with a vignette showing all the highlights of the CSWA over the past 9 years which all began in 2005 (go to the archive section to read all the past stories @ http://hwfcswafantasy.blogspot.com) which was headlined by the first ever CSWA World Champion Mohammed Hassan (who also became a triple crown winner holding the HWF World title and the Undisputed Heavyweight title after defeating Chris Benoit).  The scene that got the most applause from the crowd was the acknowledgement by the Undertaker that MW3 was truly a worthy opponent.    The crowd was reminded that there would be a weeklong fanfest celebrating the HWF and CSWA throughout Denver and Colorado Springs and that wrestlers from both brands would be making appearances throughout both cities.

After the vignette finished, out came GM Hulk Hogan with his meat shield.  “This place is a cesspool and you think I’m not going to be prepared for the STINK of this place?”  That got all the people riled up and the meat shield did their job of protecting the GM from the flying clutter.  “Before I leave” Hogan continued “I’m doing you all a favor in giving you matches to watch so sit your asses down and enjoy.”  Hogan left the stage as the amount of flying debris increased and the meat shield was losing its effectiveness.

The first match on the card is between two of our more recent acquisitions Kenta taking on Sami Zayn.  Kenta controlled the entire match but Sami would not get pinned.  The match goes on for 25 minutes with Kenta eventually catching Zayn with a Death Valley Driver and rolled him up for the pin.  Both men got a standing ovation from the crowd.

A quick cut to the back with newly crowned North American Champion and the enforcer of the A-Team Abyss is standing there.  Mark Henry walks up to him and says that Abyss still needs an opponent for the Clash and the World’s Strongest Man is filling that spot – whether Abyss likes it or not.  Henry then walks away before Abyss can get a word in at all. 

Next on the card is Ethan Carter III taking on Heath Slater.  Slater kept jumping out of the ring looking to get himself counted out.  Rockstar Spud came from the back and forced Slater back in the ring.  ECIII nails a belly to back Suplex and is able to get the 1-2-3.  After the match, ECIII and Spud shook hands and left together.  Slater sulked out of the ring; not really noticed by anyone that he had left. (15 min)

Next up is Stardust (formerly known as Cody Rhodes) taking on Zack Ryder.  In 17 minutes and in dominating fashion, Ryder nails a Russian leg sweep and gets the pin.  Good solid win for Ryder.  Hopefully we’ll see him in the title picture again soon.

We cut to the back where we see another newcomer Conan Jones.  Jones is disappointed he’s not on the Clash card when another wrestler walks up to him.  “I’m a champion and I’m not on the card.  In fact, I won my GOLD MEDAL with a broken freakin’ neck.  You don’t see my whining and crying but if you want a match here, I’ll partake.  See you in the ring.  WOOOOO.”  Conan Jones didn’t know what to do other than stand there and go “ummmmm”. 

More newbies take to the ring as Sanada takes on Adam Rose.  Both men gave this their all and even though Sanada controlled the match later on, Rose would not give up.  The 30 minute bell rang signaling the end of the match.  Both men shook hands much to the delight of the fans.

After months of trying to chase him down, Psycho Jack Hercules finally gets Bo Dallas in the ring for one on one competition.  We expected Psycho Jack to do all the cheating but in fact, it was Bo who did.  After what should have been an illegal chop to the throat, Bo nails a double underhook facebuster and at the 16 minute mark, gets the win.  Jack had to be helped up afterwards.

Conan Jones makes his way reluctantly to the ring for his match against Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle.  This one went a surprising 14 minutes with Conan refusing to lay down for Angle.  Finally, Kurt got frustrated and choked him in the corner.  He then rolled him up in a small package and got the pin.  This is Conan’s first loss since coming in to the HWF and CSWA but really, can anyone blame him for losing to an Olympic Gold Medalist?

We cut to the back where Wyatt’s Warriors member and co-holder of the 6 man tag team titles the Super Warrior was being interviewed.  He was asked about former superstar Alberto Del Rio’s abrupt departure from the federation.  SW says that he did have issues with ADR and that he is glad he is gone but wishes he was the one to send him packing.  Oh well.

Our main event is Ryback taking on the Miz with the winner going to the Clash to meet IC champion Dolph Ziggler.  The Miz controlled the first 12 minutes of the match (due to extreme cheating, of course) but after that, IC champ Dolph Ziggler came out.  The Miz was distracted.  As the ref questioned Dolph for his sudden appearance, in from the crowd comes the Caped Crusader.  He nails Miz with the Wam!Bam!Pow! punch and then quickly departs.   Ryback shakes off the cobwebs and hits a diving headbutt followed up by a powerslam.  Ryback gets the 1-2-3 and secures himself a spot at the Clash. 

The PPV has been finalized and here is how the card is set:

Day 1

X-Division Champ Casey Jones vs Roman Reigns

European Champ Centurion vs Jay Lethal in a rematch

Tag Team champions VamChango vs Dudley Boys

IC Champion Dolph Ziggler vs Ryback

Women’s World Champion Gail Kim vs Velvet Sky

Internet Media Champion Magnus vs Malo Leche de Mantequilla

HWF Champion Bray Wyatt vs Batista

Undead Warrior vs Jeff Hardy to crown a new CSWA champion

Day 2

US Champion Christopher Daniels vs AJ Styles

North American Champion Abyss vs Mark Henry

The Elitist Reid Rothchild vs Alexander Rusev for the Elitist title

Cactus Jackie vs Ravishing Raquel for the Diva’s title

6 Man Champs Wyatt’s Warriors (Centurion, Super Warrior, Warrior of Truth) vs Mexicali Flyers & Rey Rey

Bobby Lashley vs Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell

Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Bray Wyatt vs the new CSWA champion

That is all for now. The PPV is this upcoming weekend.  Join us as this will be one for the record books.  Stay tuned.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2014 – 08.04

Hello fans and welcome back to our newsletter where we are reporting from the show taped in front of a sold out audience in Ft Collins, CO.  We were told that the Clash of the Champions PPV next weekend is officially sold out.  Hulk Hogan comes out with his meat shield (just in case).  “The Hulkster is in the house, brother.  I've got the Clash of the Champions card packed with two days of solid action.  We do have some loose ends to tie up brother so we need to get this show underway.”  Pyro goes off as we get ready for our first match.

The first match of the night is the Caped Crusader taking on Kevin Steen.  The match goes 23 minutes and surprisingly, the Caped Crusader was on the offensive for the entire match.  Not sure why Steen looked so bad in his match.  The Caped Crusader gets the win after nailing a flying headscissors takedown.

#1 seed Alberto Del Rio takes on #4 seed the Undead Warrior.  UW is accompanied to the ring by the HWF and Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Bray Wyatt.  Wyatt gets in the ring and reveals he’s the special guest referee for this match.  Del Rio doesn’t get a word in at all.  Undead Warrior beats Del Rio from pillar to post and in 5 short minutes, finishes him off with a tombstone piledriver.  Undead Warrior moves on.

Next up is the #2 vs the #3 seed with Jeff Hardy taking on CWO member Dirk “the Pick” Devon.  This one goes 11 minutes and sees Devon have his worst outing since entering the tournament.  Jeff Hardy finished Dirk off after nailing a swanton bomb.   Undead Warrior vs Jeff Hardy will be at the Clash with the winner becoming the CSWA World Champion.

In the back, Mark Henry is challenged for his title shot by Abyss.  Mark Henry agrees and the two head to the ring. Abyss managed to counter the awesome strength of Henry with his own high impact moves.  Henry, of course, was cheating throughout the match.  At the 14 minute mark, the Caped Crusader made his presence known and that distracted Henry just enough for Abyss to nail a Blackhole slam and pick up the win.  Abyss immedialy calls out Alberto Del Rio telling him he doesn’t want to wait until the PPV.  Del Rio doesn’t come out but GM Hulk Hogan does.  Hogan gets on the mic and tells Del Rio to grow a pair.  He is a representative of the CWO and a member of the A-Team.  Del Rio makes his way out.  Hogan tells him to get in the ring.  Hogan says that since Del Rio was being cowardly, his title, status in the CWO, status in the A-team and his job are all on the line.  Alberto gets in Hogan’s face which doesn’t sit well with the GM.  “Get your ass in the ring” Hogan tell him.  Alberto makes his way to the ring.  Hogan announces that this match will be a Thumbtack Deathmatch. 

As Alberto gets into the ring, fellow A-Team members Austin ‘the Man’ Aries and Antonio Cesaro comes down to ringside.  The match is set up as no DQ as part of the deathmatch.  For the first 14 minutes of the match, Del Rio controlled the tempo even though his fellow teammates opted not to get involved which struck Alberto as strange.  Abyss was then able to hit multiple chokeslams on Alberto which put him on the defensive.  At the 18 minute mark, Abyss throws thumbtacks at Alberto covering him in them.  He hollered in pain.  Abyss then hit a Blackhole Slam and made the cover.  1, 2, 3 and we have a brand new North American Champion, member of the CWO and newest member of the A-Team – the Enforcer Abyss.

Alberto Del Rio is escorted out of the ring by security where he walks up to Aries and slaps him in the face.  Aries and Antonio Cesaro beat him down and Abyss nails another Blackhole slam on the floor.  Security pick up Del Rio and drag him to the back where he is shown the door and has it slammed on him (actually hit him on the way out.)

Next on the card is Bobby Lashley taking on Samoa Joe.  This one went 16 minutes and both men were evenly matched up.  At the 14 minute mark, Bobby hit Joe with a Dominator on the floor and Joe never really recovered from that.  Bobby brought him back in the ring and then 2 minutes later, hits another Dominator for the win.  That win is short lived however as Brock Lesnar rushes the ring and attacks Bobby.  Both men brawl until Hogan comes out again.  He tells both men he’s had enough and this needs to end.  Even though neither man hold a title, they will have a match at the Clash and it will be in a Hell in a Cell.  The fight again briefly before they are finally split up.

In the back, we see the 6-man tag team champions Wyatt’s Warriors (Centurion who is also holding his newly acquired singles title, Warrior of Truth and the Super Warrior).  Super Warrior says that a gauntlet was thrown down by the 719 Cartel members Mexicali Flyers and Rey Rey wanting a title shot.  SW says he respects them enough to give them that shot.  The Warrior of Truth speaks up and says that the Truth will set everyone free and that is Wyatt’s Warriors will be walking out with their titles intact.  Centurion leans over and says “Yeah, what he said.”

Tajiri makes his way to the ring for his first match since returning and out comes Malo Leche de Mantequilla.  Malo says that it should be he getting the title shot, not some Japanese jumping bean.  The stipulation is added and if Malo can pull off a win, he will go to the Clash to meet Magnus for the Internet Media title.  In 14 minutes of high flying action, Malo catches Tajiri with a snap suplex and with his feet on the ropes (yeah, he’s a cheater), he gets the 1-2-3.  Malo just earned himself a match at the Clash.  Tajiri was not happy.

The main event of the evening is Ryback taking on Sheamus.  Good Gravy…Ryback totally dominated the Irishman.  For 17 minutes, Ryback beat Sheamus from pillar to post (score was 171 to 72) and finally and mercifully, ended the match with a  powerslam.  Ryback wins the match and immediately challenges the Miz for his title shot at the Clash.  Miz comes out and jokes about how he is above ‘Cryback’ and isn’t going to stoop so low to fight him.  GM Hulk Hogan comes out again and tells the Miz that he was practically handed his Clash match so now he needs to earn it. At the next show, it will be Ryback vs the Miz with the winner meeting Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental title. 

That’s all for now.  We have a couple more postings coming before next weekend’s PPV.  Stay tuned.