Wednesday, April 17, 2019

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2019 #766 – Critical Mass PPV Day 1 (4/19) – Seattle, WA


Hello fans and welcome back to our HCW newsletter.  Critical Mass is HERE and the sold out arena has fans hanging from the rafters.  The noise in the building is louder than anything we’ve ever heard.  Fans and wrestlers alike are pumped up for 3 days’ worth of wrestling and mayhem.   Making their way out, our GM’s from Tacoma and Phoenix Max McGillicutty and Master Bull begin by welcoming the fans and promising that nothing will prevent today from being what you’ve been waiting for over the past 3+ months.   Max promises 2 things…we will see some feuds conclude today and some may only be getting started.  Master Bull added that when HCW returns from its hiatus after this Sunday’s show, there will be a superstar shake up; the roster may be moving from one brand to the other.  Bull also acknowledges that there has been a lot of each brands roster making their way to the others’ show and that the GM’s will put a tighter lease on that.  Phoenix fans deserve to see theirs as does Tacoma and if the wrestlers want to “invade” the others’ show, well, that is what Supershow and PPV are for.  Bull also adds that every match except the battle royals will have 30 minute time limits to allow the participants to tell their ‘stories’.  Max concludes with the statement that 2019 will be the greatest year for HCW wrestlers and as they grow by leaps and bounds, they know that, as long as the shows are entertaining, the fans will be there.  The GM’s then leave the show.  Pyro goes off and our PPV begins now!


The first match of the evening kicks off with some music and an appearance by the Snake Pit (Niven, Leiton and Tobias Snake).  The three stand on the stage and do the fist bump to a pop from the crowd and the trio make their way down to the ring.  The get in the ring and begin getting the fans psyched up.  Their music is cut off and then we hear the brutal wailing that the 5th Column calls music.  The dastardly threesome come out and the fans boo the crap out of them.  They flip off the fans and steal some signs that they tear to shreds and then power walk down to the ring.  They enter and begin yelling at the fans to get them riled up.  The bell rings and this one is ready to go.  The Column immediately started off by triple teaming Niven and taking the advantage early on.  Both Leiton and Tobias would intercede and break up pin attempts but it took a while but Niven finally made the hot tag to Leiton.  Leiton began to clean house but the Column sequestered him to their corner and stomped him into the mat.  After about 5 minutes, Leiton makes the tag to Tobias.  Tobias hurled Baron von Blood to the floor and took out Karl Braun with the Dirty Deeds however he didn’t see Oswald hit him from behind.  Oswald began choking Tobias out and then hooked the leg.  The ref made the count and got to 3 before either Niven or Leiton were able to make it in.  The 5th Column steal another win and are proving themselves as potential challengers for the 6 man tag team titles.  The Columns win was short lived as Leiton hit Baron von Blood with a Curb Stomp and Niven speared both Karl and Oswald at the same time.  The Column limped their way to the back.  The Snake Pit celebrated with the fans briefly before leaving.  (16 min)


Backstage, Larry Morton is with Superquake Ferguson and Maximillian Redbeard.  Redbeard says that it’s taken long enough but now they have Austin and Pecs right where they want them.  Tonight, Superquake hits the Thunderous slam and he drops the knoggin stomp sending their opponents back to school.


The music begins and out comes Superquake Ferguson and Maximillian Redbeard first.  The duo interact with the fans but before they make it to the ring, their opponents Shawn ‘Abs of stone’ Austin and Perfect Pecs Stoddard rush out and attack them.  They throw Maximillan into the ringside barrier and Superquake into the steel steps.  They then handcuff Superquake to the ringside barrier.  Austin rolls Redbeard back into the ring.  The bell rings and Pecs hits Redbeard with an Irish Curse backbreaker and then tags out to Austin.  Shawn comes in but Maximillian gets to his feet and scoops Austin up for an Asgard body slam but he drops him wincing due to back pain.  Austin then hits him with a fisherman’s suplex and hooks the leg (and gets his feet on the middle rope) and gets the 3 count.  Shawn Austin and Perfect Pecs have stolen the win tonight.  Their celebration is cut short when Phoenix GM Master Bull comes out calling “bullshit” and orders Superquake be freed from the cuffs and that the match be restarted.  Austin and Pecs protest and Bull says that they can redo the match or they can go sit at home permanently.  Austin and Pecs relent.  Bull also makes this a ‘Falls count anywhere’ match.  This time, the team of Redbeard and Ferguson owned and destroyed their opponents.  There were some times where they could have ended it but opted not to and continued to inflict punishment.  19 minutes into the match, Pecs tried to powerbomb Ferguson from the apron through a table but Superquake managed to thwart it.  Superquake introduced Pecs head into the steel post and then rolled him back in.  He then tagged Maximillian in.  Redbeard scooped Pecs up and planted him with the Asgard body slam.  He makes the cover and gets the 3 count.  Maximillan and Superquake get the win and the fans pop huge for them.  They stay and interact with the fans while Pecs and Abs drag their broken selves up the ramp and to the back.  (20 min)


Larry Morton is backstage with the Axe.  Axe says that he understands and actually appreciates what Nix did in getting them both on the show tonight.  However, ukulele or not, Nix is not walking out the victor tonight.  Axe says that he’s been complacent since he hasn’t won a title in a while but defeating Nix tonight puts him on the road for a title.


Clarkus Kentus is with Nix Anderson and Nix has his ukulele.   Clarkus asks if he plans on using it in the match tonight.  Nix says that he’s going to do what he has to in order to put on a show that the fans will be talking about forever.  Once he defeats the Axe, he’s putting his name back into the title hunt and says that the World title would look pretty good around his waist.


The music changes and out comes the Axe to a nice pop from the crowd.  Axe makes his way down to the ring, climbs in and begins getting the crowd psyched up.  After a moment or two, the music changes and out comes Nix Anderson.  Nix struts down to the ring and slowly makes his way in.  He gets a mixed reaction from the crowd.  The two face off in the middle of the ring but then back off to wait for the bell to sound.  As soon as it did, Nix got in a few quick stiff shots that gave him the lead in the match.  Axe began to make a comeback and Nix brought it to a screeching halt with the Nixinator.  He then went to the corner to grab the ukulele.  He turned and swung hitting Axe with it as the same time Axe was hitting him with the Axe.  Both men went down.  Nix was able to get to his feet first.  He began strutting around the ring (the Nix Strut) and then went for the pin.  The 3 count was reached and Axe kicked out right after but the call had already been made and Nix gets the win in tonight’s contest.  The fans pop a little more in his favor.  Axe kicks the ropes in frustration.  Nix extends his hand.  Axe shakes it but pulls him in and tells him he will want a rematch.  Nix agrees to a future contest and then smirks and leaves.  Axe leaves shortly thereafter.  (8 min)


Larry Morton is with the Wicked Prophet.  Prophet says that he will bring enlightenment to Apollo in tonight’s contest.  “For too long, Apollo has been allowed to run his mouth.  Tonight, with the fans squarely in my corner, we take the trash out and a new champion will be crowned.”  Prophet heads to the ring.


Clarkus Kentus is with Hardcore Champion Apollo Gyze.  Apollo thinks that the Wicked Prophet got this far for doing favors.  “This guy still thinks that after all this time, he still deserves to be in the ring with me…WITH ME!”  Apollo is then joined by…WHAT THE HELL…’the Singapore Sensation’ Matt Preacher!  Preacher says that Apollo is part of the family and that championship isn’t going anywhere.  The two of them leave.


The battle for the Hardcore title is next.  First, we hear “TESTIFY” over the speakers and out comes the Wicked Prophet to a huge pop from the crowd.  He high fives the fans and makes his way down.  He gets in the ring and prepares for the match.  Next, we hear “APOLLO GYZE DON’T APOLOGIZE” over the loudspeakers and out comes the Hardcore Champion with his new manager.  Apollo hands Preacher the title and begins walking down to the ring.   Preacher is on the mic and tells the ref and Prophet that tonight’s match is an ECW (extreme) rules match. 


===== In the 1st minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a FLYING DROPKICK....

The Wicked Prophet executes a PROP 8....

===== In the 2nd minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a FLYING DROPKICK....

The Wicked Prophet absorbs the punishment.

===== In the 3rd minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a ENZUIGIRI....

The Wicked Prophet absorbs the punishment.

===== In the 4th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a ENZUIGIRI....

The Wicked Prophet executes a UNRIGHTEOUS DOMINION....

===== In the 5th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a EYE GOUGE....

The Wicked Prophet absorbs the punishment.

Apollo Gyze is attempting a pin!!!

1...

The Wicked Prophet kicks out of the pin!

===== In the 6th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a SPIN-OUT POWERBOMB....

The Wicked Prophet absorbs the punishment.

===== In the 7th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a FLYING DROPKICK....

The Wicked Prophet executes a BAPHOMET BRUISER....

===== In the 8th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a JUMPING CLOTHESLINE....

The Wicked Prophet executes a PROP 8....

===== In the 9th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a ENZUIGIRI....

The Wicked Prophet attempts to defend against ENZUIGIRI but is unsuccessful.

===== In the 10th minute of the match: =====

The Wicked Prophet executes a DEVIL'S SNARE....

Apollo Gyze attempts to defend against DEVIL'S SNARE but is unsuccessful.

===== In the 11th minute of the match: =====

The Wicked Prophet executes a DEVIL'S SNARE....

Apollo Gyze attempts to defend against DEVIL'S SNARE but is unsuccessful.

===== In the 12th minute of the match: =====

The Wicked Prophet executes a BAPHOMET BRUISER....

Apollo Gyze attempts to defend against BAPHOMET BRUISER but is unsuccessful.

===== In the 13th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a FLYING DROPKICK....

The Wicked Prophet executes the Unrighteous Dominion on Steel Chair....

The Wicked Prophet is attempting a pin!!!

1...2...

Apollo Gyze kicks out of the pin!

===== In the 14th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a SPIN-OUT POWERBOMB....

The Wicked Prophet attempts to defend against SPIN-OUT POWERBOMB but is unsuccessful.

Apollo Gyze is attempting a pin!!!

1...

The Wicked Prophet kicks out of the pin!

===== In the 15th minute of the match: =====

Apollo Gyze executes a DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX through a table....

The Wicked Prophet absorbs the punishment.

Apollo Gyze is attempting a pin!!!

1...2...3

The Wicked Prophet was pinned by Apollo Gyze!!!

Apollo Gyze wins with a DELAYED VERTICAL SUPLEX through a table over The Wicked Prophet!!!

Apollo Gyze gets the win and as Preacher hands him back his title, Apollo yells at the ref to raise his arm in victory.  Preacher then moves the ref aside and raises Apollo’s arm.  Preacher and Apollo then leave.  The Wicked Prophet was devastated.  There were a couple of fans at ringside heckling him for losing to Apollo.  Prophet looked at them and left.


Larry Morton is backstage with Drew the Canadian Love Machine.  Drew said that after losing the World title, he’s languished in mediocrity.  Now, with a challenge out there to whom he feels is THE guy, he says that the clouds have cleared and the sun is shining.  Drew says that tonight, he takes on the TV champion and luck and skill permitting, he walks out with the belt.


Also backstage is Clarkus Kentus.  He introduces the TV Champion Davis Hoffmeister.  Davis acknowledges that Drew is one of the finest people to ever lace up a pair of boots and tonight, he has the honor of defending the title against him.  Davis says he knows he doesn’t have the tenure Drew does but he knows how ‘the game’ is played and tonight, Drew gets him at his best.  Tonight, Drew and Davis meet but Davis says he will be leaving with his title intact.


The music plays and the fans pop huge as Drew the Canadian Love Machine makes his way out and down to the ring.  He interacts with the fans before sliding under the bottom rope.  He climbs the turnbuckle and the fans pop even louder.  Drew does this on all four corner posts.  Once he was done, the music changed and out comes Davis ‘the Hoff’ Hoffmeister.  Davis has the TV title slung over his shoulder.  He high fives the fans and then climbs the steps and enters the ring.  He too climbs all 4 corner turnbuckles to louder and louder pops from the fans.  Davis then meets Drew in the center of the ring and hands the TV title to the ref.  The two each take a step back and extend their hands.  The two shake and the bell rings.  Drew hits the corkscrew pescado right away and goes for the pin but Davis kicks out.   Drew picks him up and hits a second one.  He makes the cover and gets a 2 count this time.  Davis battles back hitting a flying dropkick.  Drew got to his feet only to be sent back to the mat after a clothesline.  Drew then takes Davis off his feet with a handstand headscissors takedown.  Drew gets to his feet and hits Davis with the Lover Bomb.  He goes for the pin but Davis gets his foot on the bottom rope in time.  Drew picks him up and hits a second Lover Bomb.  He pulls Davis to the center of the ring and makes the cover hooking the leg.  The ref counted 1…2…3.  Drew the Canadian Love Machine has just become the NEW TV CHAMPION!  Davis couldn’t believe it.  Drew is handed the title and is approached by Davis.  Davis puts a hand on the small of his back and extends the other to Drew in congratulations. The two shake and Davis leaves.  Drew celebrates his win for a few moments before leaving.


Violet Valkyrie is backstage with Clarkus Kentus.  She says that this is her final shot and she needs to make it work as if she doesn’t, there are other women ready to move into the limelight.  She says that tonight, Ruby Rose gets to see Violet at 100%.  She is ready to assume the spot as the #1 lady in HCW.  She tells Ruby she’d best be prepared.


We cut to Larry Morton who introduces the Ladies Champion Ruby Rose.  Ruby says that Violet is good but she’s not her.  Right now, the Ladies division rests on her shoulders and she doesn’t think that Violet has what it takes to hold the top championship.  Ruby says she’s beaten Violet twice now and tonight will make number 3 and that is the number of hand slaps on the mat Violet will hear before hearing that Ruby has retained.  Ruby says she has work to do and walks off.


It is time for our main event.  First, the stage fills with fog and then like a rocket, Violet Valkyrie comes shooting through it on a zip line that takes her right to the ring.  She drops to the mat and the fans pop huge for her.  She climbs 2 sets of turnbuckles but her music is cut off and the Ladies Champion Ruby Rose comes out.  The fans don’t care for her change of attitude and she gets a mixture of cheers and boos.  She doesn’t seem to care.  She gets in the ring and holds her title high.  She sneers when the fans don’t give her the respect she deserves.  She wastes no time and removes her jacket and the bell rings.  Violet got the upper hand early with a running one-handed bulldog but Ruby fought back and started to take control of the match after hitting the Red Wedding Facebuster but Violet manages to even things out.  We join the match at the 12 minute mark.


===== In the 12th minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a LOTUS LOCK....

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a TRIANGLE CHOKE....

Violet Valkyrie (f) straps in the TRIANGLE CHOKE.

Ruby Rose (f) does not submit!

===== In the 13th minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a EXPLODER SUPLEX....

Violet Valkyrie (f) reverses EXPLODER SUPLEX!

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a JUMPING KNEE SMASH....

Ruby Rose (f) absorbs the punishment.

Violet Valkyrie (f) is attempting a pin!!!

1...2...

Ruby Rose (f) kicks out of the pin!


===== In the 14th minute of the match: =====

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK TO FLOOR....

Ruby Rose (f) absorbs the punishment.

Violet Valkyrie (f) is attempting a pin!!!

1...

Ruby Rose (f) kicks out of the pin!


===== In the 15th minute of the match: =====

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a RUNNING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE....

Ruby Rose (f) neutralizes RUNNING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE.


===== In the 16th minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a PENDULUM BACKBREAKER....

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a BASEBALL SLIDE DROPKICK TO FLOOR....


===== In the 17th minute of the match: =====

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a RUNNING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE....

Ruby Rose (f) neutralizes RUNNING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE.


===== In the 18th minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a LOTUS LOCK....

Violet Valkyrie (f) neutralizes LOTUS LOCK.


===== In the 19th minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a INVERTED D.D.T.....

Violet Valkyrie (f) absorbs the punishment.

Ruby Rose (f) is attempting a pin!!!

1...

Violet Valkyrie (f) kicks out of the pin!


===== In the 20th minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a DOUBLE UNDERHOOK SUPLEX....

Violet Valkyrie (f) attempts to defend against DOUBLE UNDERHOOK SUPLEX but is unsuccessful.


===== In the 21st minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a PENDULUM BACKBREAKER....

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a JUMPING KNEE SMASH....


===== In the 22nd minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a EXPLODER SUPLEX....

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a RUNNING ONE-HANDED BULLDOG....


===== In the 23rd minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a MODIFIED BOSTON CRAB....

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a JUMPING KNEE SMASH....


===== In the 24th minute of the match: =====

Ruby Rose (f) executes a ROUNDHOUSE KICK....

Violet Valkyrie (f) neutralizes ROUNDHOUSE KICK.


===== In the 25th minute of the match: =====

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a EXPLODER SUPLEX....

Ruby Rose (f) neutralizes EXPLODER SUPLEX.


===== In the 26th minute of the match: =====

Violet Valkyrie (f) executes a RUNNING ONE-HANDED BULLDOG....

Ruby Rose (f) absorbs the punishment.

Violet Valkyrie (f) is attempting a pin!!!

1...2...3

Ruby Rose (f) was pinned by Violet Valkyrie (f)!!!


Violet Valkyrie (f) wins with a RUNNING ONE-HANDED BULLDOG over Ruby Rose (f)!!!

Violet Valkyrie becomes the NEW LADIES CHAMPION!  The fans explode and confetti and balloons fall from the ceiling.  Ruby makes her way to the back and doesn’t look back towards the ring.  Tempest Fortune and Hayley Hailstone join Violet in the ring and congratulate her on her win.  They then step aside and let Violet soak in the adulation from the crowd as the show comes to an end.


Thanks for reading.  This brings Day 1 to an end.  Stay tuned for tomorrow’s action.                       

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