HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2019 #782 – Phoenix Heat (7/24)

Hello fans and welcome to another installment of HCW’s Phoenix Heat.  We begin today’s show with an announcement from the office of the Phoenix GM Ruth Heartless.   Ruth is sitting in her office and she says she has a game-changing announcement to make.  She says that she alone has come to a short term agreement with a LEGEND from the wrestling world and he will ONLY be on the Phoenix brand.  She goes on to say that she is proud to announce that THE IRON SHEIK has agreed to a short term contract and will be EXCLUSIVE to the Phoenix Heat show.  Holy cow fans, that is HUGE as we haven’t had any mainstream wrestlers appear on HCW’s show ever since the partnership between HCW’s owners and those of “the board” (WWE, TNA, ROH) dissolved a few years back that brought an end to HWF and CSWA and gave birth to HCW.   It will be interesting to see how Sheik’s involvement with Phoenix Heat will play out.

The show kicks off with pyro showering the stage in a sparks.  First, our show kicks off with a title match.  The challenger Smasher #1 comes out to huge boos from the fans.  He doesn’t care and flips them off as the muscle head makes his way down to the ring.  He starts to strut around the ring holding his arms high signaling a victory he has yet to accomplish.  The fans change their tune and pop HUGE as TV Champion Drew the Canadian Love Machine makes his way out.  He stops on the stage and soaks in the adulation from the fans.  He holds the title high prompting another pop.  He makes his way down to the ring and gets in.  He holds the title high once more as he climbs the turnbuckle and then steps down and hands the title to the ref.   Smasher #1 then attacks Drew before the bell prompting an early start to the match.  Smasher #1 held the advantage briefly before Drew battled back and stunned the big man.  Smasher got in a couple of good shots that allowed him to go for a pin but Drew had the presence of mind to keep kicking out.  The longer the match went on, Smasher #1 began to run out of steam and Drew would own the match but he couldn’t get that elusive 3 count.  As the match was nearing the time limit, Smasher #1 hit a legsweep and then got to his feet.  Drew was back up almost immediately and hit his opponent with a superkick.  The bell then rang before he could go for a pin.  The match ends in a draw (that Drew ended up dominating) and Drew retains his title.  Drew gets on the mic and says that he will accept Bull’s challenge if he can beat anyone in the TV title top 10 (basically a position qualifier match).

Tacoma Thunder GM Max McGillicutty arrives and enters the building making his way to GM Ruth Heartless’ office.

Backstage, El Chango tells Leon he’s not here to infringe on any singles goals he has but says he will be in Leon’s corner if ever needed and if he gives the word, the Desperados will reform.  Davis Hoffmeister is also on hand and welcomes El Chango back as he heads to the ring for his match.

Our next match is ready to go.  First, the Axe comes out to a mixed reaction from the crowd.  Axe gets into the ring and takes a mic.  He asks the backstage producers if they’re going to interrupt his match with another vignette from Jack Lumber.  Axe is understandably pissed that those vignettes continue to run during his matches.  The fans pop huge as Davis ‘the Hoff’ Hoffmeister comes out.  He interacts with the fans as he makes his way down to the ring.  Axe doesn’t seem all that happy with the backing Davis is getting from the fans and begins pacing in the ring like a caged animal.   The match begins and Davis takes immediate control after images of Jack Lumber begin filling up the Omegatron.  Axe gets distracted missing an opportunity to hit the Axe.  He yells towards backstage frustrated.   Axe turns and blasts Davis with a power punch and a forearm uppercut.  Davis takes Axe to the mat and locks in the Hollywood Clutch (camel clutch).  Axe, totally caught off guard, taps out.  Davis gets the win in a quick 6 minute match.  Axe gets to his feet and hurls Davis out of the ring.  He then stomps around before storming to the back.  Davis is ok and interacts with the fans before leaving.  (6 min)

The ever-creepy Wilber Townsend is backstage with Leon Teremoto.  Wilber informs Leon that he will be in his corner in tag team action against Anthony Boom and Master Bull.  Wilber warns Master Bull that if he gets involved in his business, he will be introduced to “the Funhouse” the hard way.

We go back to the ring for our next match.  First, 5^th Column member Oswald Zimmerman comes out to booing from the crowd.  He of course flips them off and makes his way into the ring.  He mocks the fans and the booing intensifies.   The crowd then pops as the music changed as out comes the King of HCW – ‘Red Hot’ Lucas Johnston.  His royalness waves to the fans and gets into the ring.  Oswald acts like he’s going to attack but Lucas catches him and he backs off.  The match begins and for the first 5 minutes of the match, it was pretty even with neither getting an advantage.  6 minutes in, Lucas hits Oswald with a DDT and that set the pace for the rest of the match.  A few minutes later, Lucas catches Oswald with a flying bodypress.  Lucas hooks the leg and gets the 1-2-3.  King Lucas gets the win and the fans pop huge for him.  He stays to interact with the fans for a few moments and then heads to the back.  (13 min)

Backstage, Max confronts Ruth about her being the masked person.  The stipulation of the match was as GM, she was not allowed to render assistance of any kind but turns out she did. Ruth doesn’t deny it.  Max, as the senior GM, nullifies the Banker’s title shot and then says that the Banker will officially move to the Tacoma Roster to prevent Ruth from further interfering in his matches.    Max leaves and Ruth says “Oh, we’ll see about that”.

The next match is ready to go.  First, Anthony Boom and Master Bull come out to pops from the crowd.  They make their way down to the ring and shake hands with the fans.  Next, Wilber Townsend comes out first and reluctantly following him out is Leon Teremoto.  The crowd is torn as they want to boo Wilber but are trying to back Leon.  Wilber grabs Leon by the back of his neck and pushes him towards the ring.  Wilber orders Leon into the ring and then the match begins.  Anthony and Master Bull held their own throughout the match but about 15 minutes in, Wilber began to battle back.  At the 21 minute mark, Wilber looked to ceiling and raised his arms.  Just then, the lights went out and began to strobe.  They stabilized a moment later but Leon and Anthony had their eyes glazed over.  Wilber gave the word and they turned and attacked Bull.  The ref seeing Anthony “turn” on his partner rang the bell citing a DQ.  The ref awards the match to Master Bull only however that didn’t stop the onslaught that Leon and Boom were putting on Bull.  Just then, the music changed and out comes El Chango.  He rushed down to the ring and grabbed a chair and Wilber, Leon and Boom all bailed out of the ring.  Wilber directed Anthony and Leon to the back still under the “spell” Wilber put them under.  Before walking behind the curtain, Wilber turned around, smiled a creepy smile and said “Welcome to the Funhouse”.  He laughed as he went backstage.  (21 min)

Backstage, Steel Curtain member Starbuck Steel is cutting a promo.  “It’s been some time since I’ve held the World Championship and now I have the chance to do it again.  Wildfire, you are a great competitor and so far have been a great champion but now you get to face me, not the Banker, not Rad Gumbo, me.  I won’t make a promise to the outcome but I can tell you this…if somehow you walk away with the title, you’ll know you would have had the toughest match of your career.”

We cut to the other interview area where World Champion Texas Wildfire is.  “Many great men have held this title and I’m sure many will follow.  Right now, I am the king of this mountain.  Lots of competitors are clamoring for a shot at this and I welcome any and all of them.  As the championship committee deems them worthy, they can have their moment to shine.  Tonight, Starbuck, is your time.  Let’s see what you’ve got.”

There is a commotion backstage where we see Col. Flagg attacking El Chango.  The two are fighting throwing each other into boxes and walls.  After hitting a low blow, Flagg took off.  El Chango was helped to his feet and stood there seething.

It’s time for our main event.  First, the music hits and the fans pop pretty loudly for Starbuck Steel as he makes his way down to the ring.  He gets into the ring and climbs one of the turnbuckles and the fans pop loudly.  Next, the music changes and the fans blow the roof off as the World Champion Texas Wildfire comes out.  He stands on the stage and the noise just gets louder.  He moves to the front of the stage and pyro goes off behind him.  He makes his way down to the ring high fiving the fans.  He makes a trip around the ring and then enters.  He climbs a turnbuckle holding the title high.  The noise is deafening.  He steps down and hands the title to the ref.  He and Starbuck meet in the center of the ring and shake hands before the bell rings starting this one off.

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

Texas Wildfire executes a HANGMAN CLOTHESLINE....

Starbuck Steel executes a ROUND THE WORLD (4 TB'S)....

Texas Wildfire is attempting a pin!!!

1...

Starbuck Steel kicks out of the pin!

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

Texas Wildfire executes a SUPERPLEX....

Starbuck Steel executes a ROUND THE WORLD (4 TB'S)....

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

Texas Wildfire executes a NA....

Starbuck Steel absorbs the punishment.

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

Texas Wildfire executes a RAPID-FIRE PUNCHES....

Starbuck Steel executes a HANGMAN DDT....

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

Texas Wildfire executes a LEAPING DDT....

Starbuck Steel absorbs the punishment.

Texas Wildfire is attempting a pin!!!

1...2...

Starbuck Steel kicks out of the pin!

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

Texas Wildfire executes a TURNBUCKLE SMASH....

Starbuck Steel executes a THE BUCKINATOR....

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

Starbuck Steel executes a OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK....

Texas Wildfire attempts to defend against OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK but is unsuccessful.

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

Starbuck Steel executes a BUCK U (NECKBREAKER)....

Texas Wildfire attempts to defend against BUCK U (NECKBREAKER) but is unsuccessful.

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

Texas Wildfire executes a HANGMAN CLOTHESLINE....

Starbuck Steel executes a HANGMAN DDT....

Texas Wildfire is attempting a pin!!!

1...2...

Starbuck Steel kicks out of the pin!

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

Texas Wildfire executes a SNAP POWERSLAM....

Starbuck Steel executes a OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK....

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

Starbuck Steel executes a SMALL PACKAGE HOOKING TIGHTS....

Texas Wildfire neutralizes SMALL PACKAGE HOOKING TIGHTS.

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

Starbuck Steel executes a THE BUCKINATOR....

Texas Wildfire absorbs the punishment.

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

Starbuck Steel executes a HANGMAN DDT....

Texas Wildfire attempts to defend against HANGMAN DDT but is unsuccessful.

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

Starbuck Steel executes a OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK....

Texas Wildfire neutralizes OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK.

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

Texas Wildfire executes a TURNBUCKLE SMASH....

Starbuck Steel executes a ROUND THE WORLD (4 TB'S)....

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

Starbuck Steel executes a STARPLEX (SLINGSHOT SUPLEX)....

Texas Wildfire absorbs the punishment.

Starbuck Steel is attempting a pin!!!

1...

Texas Wildfire kicks out of the pin!

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

Starbuck Steel executes a OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK....

Texas Wildfire neutralizes OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK.

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

Texas Wildfire executes a BIONIC ELBOW....

Starbuck Steel absorbs the punishment.

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

Texas Wildfire executes a RAPID-FIRE PUNCHES....

Starbuck Steel executes a ROUND THE WORLD (4 TB'S)....

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

Texas Wildfire executes a TURNBUCKLE SMASH....

Starbuck Steel executes a OUT OF THIS WORLD DROPKICK....

After 20 minutes, the match is declared a draw.

The match ends in a draw and you could tell there were some frustrations between both wrestlers.  They ended up shaking hands much to the delight of the fans.  Wildfire raised Starbuck’s arm and Starbuck pointed to Wildfire.  Starbuck left allowing Wildfire to stay in the ring and soak in the applause from the fans.  The show comes to an end with Texas Wildfire holding his title high and the fans cheering.

We cut immediately backstage where Starbuck is being attacked after walking through the curtain.  Wilber Townsend, Leon Teremoto and Anthony Boom are punching and stomping away.  Master Bull, Buzz Steel and El Chango all rush over and chase the attackers away.  Starbuck is a bit beat up but seems to be ok for the most part.

More on this to follow.  Stay Tuned.

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2019 #781 – Tacoma Thunder (7/14)

Hello fans and welcome back to another installment of HCW’s Tacoma Thunder.  Today’s show begins back in GM Max McGillicutty’s office and he is with the in-house investigator Gardinia Blue.  Max asks for an update into the investigation of the masked person who interfered in the Banker/Davis Hoffmeister match.  Gardinia says that she was able to figure it out pretty easily.  She points to some things on a monitor that we don’t get to see.  “Here, here and here.  I think it’s a slam dunk.”  Max says that he’s going to make a trip to Phoenix later this week to have a conversation with Phoenix GM Ruth Heartless.

Pyro goes off and our first match of the evening is ready to kick off.  The loudspeakers explode with “APOLLO GYZE DON’T APOLOGIZE” and out comes the former Hardcore champion.  The fans boo and mock him but all he does is sneer at them and makes his way down to the ring.  He jawjacks with the fans and they change their tune when the music changes and out comes Apollo doesn’t get much in the way of offense in as Biceps totally overpowered him.  It only took 6 minutes and a Full Nelson lift and slam to Apollo down for the 3 count.  Biceps gets the win and leaves.  Apollo tries to complain to the ref but he is ignored.  Apollo ends up storming off.

Backstage, Sassy Maxine DeVito is being interviewed.  She says it’s unfortunate that her former manager Matt Preacher is gone but this is her time to shine.  She throws out a challenge tonight to the British Crippler for her spot in the top 10 lineup.   She knows that the Crippler has to accept and will make her way back to a title shot.

Our next match is ready to go.  Wendell Hammerschmidt makes his way out first to a mixed reaction from the crowd.  As he is heading to the ring, the Omegatron lights up and we see Wendell’s opponent walking to the stage.  It’s the new guy Killa’ Pops.  He walks by a sulking Apollo and tells him “Watch how it’s done” and makes his way out to a pop from the crowd.  He shakes hands with the fans as he makes his way to the ring.  He gets in and raises both arms to pops from the crowd.  The match begins with Wendell attacking him but it didn’t last long as Killa took the match to his opponent.  About 18 minutes into the match, Apollo comes back out and tries to distract Pops but it doesn’t work.  Killa throws Wendell over his shoulder and delivers a shoulder breaker before dropping him to the mat.  Pops looks at Apollo and smiles as the ref’s hand hits the mat once…twice…a third time.  Killa Pops gets the win in his debut match.  Apollo slaps the mat and storms off again.  Pops interacts with the fans before heading to the back.  (20 min)

Backstage, the British Crippler via a promo tells Maxine she accepts the challenge and will see her in the ring.

Back in the GM’s office, Max is meeting with Master Bull who made the trek up from Phoenix.  “You know, I made the trip up here so that I can say my peace without GM Ruth shutting me down.  Anyway, I wanted to officially issue a challenge to Drew the Canadian Love Machine for a shot at the TV title.”  Max raises his eyebrows.  “You know just as well as I that Drew is one of the biggest stars in HCW and the fans love him.  Is issuing a challenge going to put you in a bad light with the fans?”  Bull shakes his head.  “I don’t think so.  I’m making fun of his choice of vehicles, where he lives or any disparaging remarks about his family.  I just want to meet him one on one for the title HOWEVER I want the match in Tacoma; not Phoenix.”  Max says “Yeah, we can make that happen.  Let’s see on Wednesday if Drew accepts.”  The two shake hands and the segment ends.

We head back to the ring for the next match.  First, Sassy Maxine DeVito comes out to a mixed reaction from the crowd.  Ever since parting ways with ‘the Singapore Sensation’ Matt Preacher, Maxine has been seeing an uptick in the fans responsiveness towards her.  She gets into the ring and waits.  The music changes and out comes the British Crippler.  She power walks to the ring and gets right in standing nose to nose with Maxine.  She removes her jacket and the match begins.  Maxine had control for the first 3 minutes but then the Crippler started to make a run.  Eventually Maxine got her groove back and threw the Crippler out of the ring.  She got back in pretty quick however she ate a big foot to the face when she got back in.  Maxine went for the pin but only got a 2 count.  Maxine followed it up with a chinlock choke that she turned into a pin but the Crippler got to the ropes almost immediately.  The Crippler hit the Nattie by Nature but didn’t capitalize on it.  Maxine recovered quickly locking in a guillotine choke.  She immediately turned it into a pin and with a handful of tights, she was able to get the 1-2-3.  Maxine gets the win and moves back up the rankings.  She gets a few boos this time for the illegal hooking of the tights but the fans are starting to warm up to her.  (15 min)

We are treated to a vignette from Jack Lumber.  It’s a mixture of a public service announcement (if you cut down a tree, be sure to plant one to take its place) and a jab at the Axe.  Lumber says he’s not sure where all the hatred from the Axe is coming from but if Axe is that offended by him, they can settle their differences in the ring.

We go back to the ring for the next match.  First, Ivan Dragovich comes out to boos from the crowd.  He flips off the fans and says some not-so-nice things back to them.  The music changes and the fans pop as Buzz Steel makes his way out for singles competition.  Buzz interacts with the fans but then Ivan gets on the mic and says that Buzz was once great when he was the World Champion but now he’s the sad sack part of the 6 man tag team champions.  Ivan says that Buzz needs to man up and says that their match should be a falls count anywhere match.  Buzz accepts and then slaps Ivan across the face before going to town.  Buzz managed to control the pace of the match but Ivan had great presence of mind to use the ropes to break holds or stop counts.  Ivan began to take the match to the outside of the ring.  He removed the padding at ringside and began to set up for a DDT but Buzz hit a Buzz Cut on the concrete floor.  HOLY SHIT chants rang out.  Buzz went for the pin but somehow Ivan kicked out.   Ivan battled back connecting with a jumping side kick.  He went for the pin but Buzz kicked out.  Ivan called for and hit a second jumping side kick.  He went for the pin again but didn’t realize the time limit was expiring.  He barely got a 2 count before the bell rang bringing this one to a draw finish.  Ivan started to complain but then Buzz got to his feet and hit the Buzz Kill sending Ivan out of the ring.  Buzz stands tall as the fans pop.  Ivan mutters under his breath and backs up the ramp.  Buzz eventually leaves. (20 min draw)

Backstage, Tommy Lightning is ecstatic.  “Tonight, I finally get a shot at a title and people stop ducking me.  Tonight, I get a shot at the US title.  Wicked Prophet, your time as champion is over.  No one understands why you are the champion but once a REAL MAN takes that title, you will see how it’s really done.”

We go back to the ring for some tag team action.  First, Maximillian Redbeard and Superquake Ferguson comes out to a pop from the crowd.  Maximillian gets on the mic and says that the Jacks got lucky in their last match but the next time, he and Superquake will be better prepared and then WATCH OUT…those belts will change hands.”  The music changes and out comes the Regulators – Mule and Mammoth.  They get a mixed reaction from the fans as they make their way to the ring.  They get in the ring and the bell rings almost immediately.  The match stayed pretty close throughout their battle but about 8 minutes in, after a few rounds of double teaming by the Regulators, Ferguson got hurt but managed to make the hot tag to Redbeard.  Maximillian was able to hold the Regulators mostly at bay.  At the 15 minute mark, Regulator Mule hit a Regulator roundhouse.  Redbeard about exploded and took him out with a knoggin stomp.  Redbeard went for the pin and got the 3 count.  Mammoth tried to get in the ring and go after Maximillian but Ferguson lumbered into the ring and grabbed him and dropped him with the Cutting Edge.  Redbeard and Ferguson get the win and move back up the tag team rankings.   Redbeard motions that they are coming back after the belts.  (15 min)

The US Champion the Wicked Prophet is backstage.  “Hatred was planted in your squelching heart Timmy Sparkle and I will reap your soul!  I accept your offer to lose to me in the ring.  This will not be a challenge.”

It’s time for our main event.  First, Tommy Lightning comes out to boos from the fans.  He jaw jacks with them his entire journey down to the ring.  He continues to blabber until the music changes and out comes the US Champion the Wicked Prophet.  Prophet gets a mild pop as the fans seem to prefer him over whiney Tommy.    The champ makes his way to the ring but Tommy rushes out and attacks him before he can make his way into the ring.  Tommy introduces Prophet the hard way into the steel steps.  He also bounces Prophet’s head off those same steps before rolling him into the ring.  This attack gave Tommy the advantage throughout the match.  About 10 minutes in, Tommy’s tag partners the Smashers came out and caused a distraction that took the refs attention and Tommy blasted WP with a steel chair knocking him out.  Tommy picks up Prophet and hits an underhook suplex.  Prophet is out so he is not able to kick out when Tommy makes the cover and gets the 3 count.  In what is the biggest miscarriage of justice, Tommy Lightning has just defeated Wicked Prophet to become the NEW US CHAMPION!  Tommy takes the belt and begins running around the ring.  This brings out GM Max McGillicutty.  Max says that he is not here to reverse any decision the ref had made but to call attention to the blatant disregard of the rules.  Max says that the Wicked Prophet is due a rematch and that will happen NOW!

Tommy begins the match going for a sunset flip but Prophet hits the Devil’s Snare.   Prophet follows it up with the Fire, Walk with me.  Tommy goes for a sunset flip again and grabs the tights trying to steal another win.  The ref counted to 2 before stopping the count getting Tommy to break the hold.   Prophet is back to his feet and hits the Baptism of Fire.  Tommy looks to be out on his feet.  Prophet then drags Tommy to the center of the ring and locks in the Crucifix Clutch.   The ref checks on Tommy who struggles before tapping out.  The Wicked Prophet has just won back the US title making him a 2x champion.  The fans pop as they truly prefer him over Tommy.  Tommy slinks his way to the back with his head held low while Prophet stays in the ring and holds the title proudly over his head.

Lots of great action tonight with lots more to look forward to so stay tuned.

teps before rolling him into the ring.  This attack gave Tommy the advantage throughout the match.  About 10 minutes in, Tommy’s tag partners the Smashers came out and caused a distraction that took the refs attention and Tommy blasted WP with a steel chair knocking him out.  Tommy picks up Prophet and hits an underhook suplex.  Prophet is out so he is not able to kick out when Tommy makes the cover and gets the 3 count.  In what is the biggest miscarriage of justice, Tommy Lightning has just defeated Wicked Prophet to become the NEW US CHAMPION!  Tommy takes the belt and begins running around the ring.  This brings out GM Max McGillicutty.  Max says that he is not here to reverse any decision the ref had made but to call attention to the blatant disregard of the rules.  Max says that the Wicked Prophet is due a rematch and that will happen NOW!

Tommy begins the match going for a sunset flip but Prophet hits the Devil’s Snare.   Prophet follows it up with the Fire, Walk with me.  Tommy goes for a sunset flip again and grabs the tights trying to steal another win.  The ref counted to 2 before stopping the count getting Tommy to break the hold.   Prophet is back to his feet and hits the Baptism of Fire.  Tommy looks to be out on his feet.  Prophet then drags Tommy to the center of the ring and locks in the Crucifix Clutch.   The ref checks on Tommy who struggles before tapping out.  The Wicked Prophet has just won back the US title making him a 2x champion.  The fans pop as they truly prefer him over Tommy.  Tommy slinks his way to the back with his head held low while Prophet stays in the ring and holds the title proudly over his head.

Lots of great action tonight with lots more to look forward to so stay tuned.

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2019 #780 – Phoenix Heat (7/10)

Hello fans, we are back with another episode of HCW’s Phoenix Heat.  The show begins today back in the office of GM Ruth Heartless.  This must be a replay of the conversation she had with Tacoma GM Max McGillicutty about the masked individual who interfered in the Banker/Davis Hoffmeister match.  Ruth tried to declare she didn’t know about any of this but Max tells her that he has dispatched their internal investigator Gardinia Blue who will delve into the mystery surrounding the masked individual.  After listening for a few moments, she hands up the phone.  “I have a show to run and don’t have time for this bullsh!t.”  The camera fades out.

We are back at the ring and pyro goes off and the fans pop as the show begins to get underway.   First, Bob ‘Powder’ Keg makes his way out to a mixed reaction from the crowd.  He makes his way down and gets into the ring.  Next, we hear some military music play and out comes a new addition to the Phoenix roster…Col. Samuel Flagg.  Flagg comes out and stands on the stage.  “Ah…Teeeeeen…shun…On your feet you maggots and applaud a REAL American Hero.  I’m here to clean up this pig sty and I’ll make HCW great again.”  He is booed ruthlessly.  He makes his way down to the ring flipping off the fans.  Man, the fans do NOT like this guy.  He gets into the ring and viciously attacks Bob.  Bob tries to get in a few shots but the military man puts the hard boots to him.  Flagg went for the pin a few times and each time he pulled Bob up by the hair breaking the pin.  The ref continued to warn him but Flagg disregarded him.  Finally, at the 17 minute mark, Bob is thrown to the ropes and Flagg hits him with the Patriotic inverted slam.  He makes the lazy cover but doesn’t worry about Bob doing anything as he’s out.  The ref easily counts to 3 and Col. Flagg is victorious in his debut match.  Flagg immediately gets up and puts the boots to Bob again eventually kicking him out of the ring.  Flagg mockingly salutes Bob and the fans and is booed mercilessly.  He flips them off again and then leaves.  (17 min)

Backstage, Ruth is back at her desk and in walks Master Bull.  “In over your head yet?” Bull asks with a smirk on his face.  “You are a son of a b*tch Bull.  Guess what, you’re back in the ring tonight so you better get your ass ready for your match.”  Bull leaves slowly and Ruth stands up.  “We’ll see who outlasts who.”

We head back to the ring for the next match.  First, Muscles McGuire comes out to a pop from the crowd.  He is wearing his rainbow colored bull horns.  He runs around like a goofball and then heads down to the ring.  The music changes and out comes Anthony ‘Static’ Boom.  He stands on the stage and the fans pop as pyro goes off behind him completed by a resounding “BOOM” that echoes throughout the building.  He makes his way to the ring and shakes hands with a few fans before getting into the ring.  He climbs one of the turnbuckles as the fans pop.  He jumps down, removes his jacket and the bell rings to start this one off.  For about 11 minutes, Boom was playing by the rules but was taking a back seat to McGuire.  After the 12^th minute, Wilber Townsend came out shaking his head.  He stood there watching Boom for a few minutes.  Then, the lights in the building began to strobe and Boom froze in the ring.  Once the lights resumed their solid state, Boom stood there slightly twitching.  All of a sudden, he went all ape-sh!t on McGuire dragging him to the corner.  He exited the ring and pulled McGuire to the post and wrapped McGuire’s knee against the post twice.  He got back in the ring and locked McGuire up in a figure four leglock.  McGuire had no choice but to tap out after Boom came close to breaking his leg.  The bell rings awarding the match to Boom via submission but he doesn’t let go.  The ref begins to admonish him.  The lights then strobe again briefly and when they go back to normal, Boom releases the hold unaware of what just happened.  Boom asked the ref what was going on and he pointed up to the Omegatron which showed Boom ‘snapping’ (as opposed to THE snap or blip).  Boom says he doesn’t remember any of that.  He immediately looks at the stage and sees Wilber still standing there.  Wilber has a big ol’ smile on his face and begins to laugh.  He then walks off.  Boom rushes after him.  (18 min)

Ruth is back in her office and she announces that the World Tag Team Titles are on the line tonight.  The Jacks will be defending them against the team of Maximillian Redbeard and Superquake Ferguson.  The fans pop.  Ruth tells them that there will be blood shed tonight.  Umm…creepy.

We head to the ring and Hayley Hailstone is in the ring.  Hayley says she took the fight hard to Ladies Champion Violet Valkyrie but came up empty handed.  She says the way back to the top is to keep going and tonight, she is calling out Sarona Reiher to challenge her for her spot in the Ladies Top 10.  Sarona comes out to booing from the fans.  She makes her way down, seemingly put off by this challenge.  Sarona gets in the ring and begins to push Hayley around.  The match begins.  Sarona gets in a few shots off the bat but then Hayley took over.  It took almost 8 minutes before Sarona got another offensive move in.  At the 15 minute mark, Hayley called for and hit the Death Valley Driver.  She made the cover and got the 3 count.  Hayley gets the win and skyrockets back up the rankings.  The fans pop for her as he makes her way around the ring celebrating with the fans before heading to the back.  (15 min)

We head backstage and are with the returning El Chango.  El Chango thanks the fans for the warm welcome.  He says he had a conversation first with Master Bull when he still ran the Phoenix show but continued with the new GM after the change.  He says that he has unfinished business in HCW and wanted one final run.  He promises to make the best of it and will dominate like he’s never done before.  The fans pop.

We head back to the ring for our next match.  First, music hits and out comes former GM Master Bull to a nice pop from the crowd.  He makes his way to the ring and enters.  He doesn’t get to do too much as the music changes quickly and out comes ‘Rowdy’ Roderick Rothchild.  Roderick power walks to the ring and grabs a mic.  Roderick says that as GM, Bull stood by and did nothing as his brother was forced into retirement.  Bull tries to interject but Roderick cuts him off.  Roderick drops the mic and motions for Bull to “bring it”.  Bull shrugs and obliges.   Master Bull held his own for quite a bit of the match until in sneaking from the crowd came the World Tag Team Champions Angry Jack Lawson and Mean Jack Mason.  The Jacks covertly attack Master Bull after he got dumped to the outside of the ring double powerbombing him on the floor and then rolling him back into the ring.  Roderick picked Bull up and began choking him on the ropes before a slingshot into the center of the ring.  Roderick went for the pin and got the 3 count.  Roderick stands up arms raised in victory.  He sneers at Bull and then leaves.  The ref goes to help Bull up but he seems to be ok.  We can tell something is cooking in that brain of his though.  (16 min)

We head backstage where the World Tag Team Champions Mean Jack Mason and Angry Jack Lawson are being interviewed.

Mean Jack: Scooter J, TNT, I told you we would send you to the morgue. Now your team is dead and buried.

But MAXIMILIAN...REDBEARD...

Mean Jack runs his hands over his bald head.

This is now the second time this year you've gotten in our business. For interfering in my sendoff for TNT, you just went to the front of the line. 

Angry Jack:  And Bull, we haven’t forgotten about you.

cue maniacal laughter

We go back to the ring for the next match.   First, Otto Ruthless comes out to booing from the crowd.  He flips them off not caring what they think.  He gets into the ring.  Next, music hits and out comes the returning El Chango.  He gets a nice pop from the Phoenix crowd.  He shakes hands with the fans as he makes his way to the ring.  He climbs in but Otto tries for a shortcut and attacks El Chango before the bell.  Otto’s advantage only lasted a couple of minutes while El Chango was shaking off the ring rust.  After that, he owned Otto.  The match didn’t go very long as a Shooting Star Press 8 minutes in put Otto down for the 3 count.  El Chango gets the win in his first match back in HCW.  He begins to celebrate but then Col. Flagg runs in from the crowd and attacks El Chango.  He throws El Chango hard into the steel post and then locks in cobra clutch putting El Chango to sleep.  Flagg drops him and begins stomping on him as the ref tries to break it up.  The crowd pops when Leon Teremoto rushes out with a steel chair and chases Flagg from the ring.  El Chango starts to recover and Leon helps him to his feet.  The two share an awkward moment before they shake hands.  Leon and El Chango head to the back.

Backstage, Anthony Boom is checked over by a doctor and they cannot see anything wrong.  Anthony is visited by Master Bull.  “I don’t know what happened.  I watched that replay and I can’t believe that was me.”  Bull tells him that he will help him get to the bottom of things but first, he has an errand to run.

It’s time for our Main Event.  First, the challengers Superquake Ferguson and Maximillian Redbeard come out first to a nice pop from the crowd.  They interact with the fans before entering the ring.   Next, the music changes and out comes the World Tag Team Champion the Jacks.  They are booed mercilessly and respond in kind to the fans.  They get into the ring holding the titles in their challenger’s faces.  The bell rings and this one is ready to begin.  The match was pretty even and Redbeard started getting some momentum going but then he got kicked out of the ring.  Mean Jack attacked him while Angry Jack distracted the referee.  Mean Jack then threw Redbeard hard into the steel steps before slapping on some handcuffs and grounding him to the ringside barrier.  The ref continued to count and reached 10 and had no choice but to award the match via countout to the Tag Team Champions.  The fans were unforgiving in the venom they spewed at the champs but they didn’t care.  The show came to an end with the champs in the ring holding their titles high. 

Stay tuned as there more to come.

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2019 #779 – Tacoma Thunder (7/07)

Hello fans, we are fresh off our Meltdown PPV that came from the oven that is Phoenix, AZ.  One of the last things that came out of the PPV was trying to figure out who the 3 new people are.  Well, we got our first one figured out and we will have an official vignette play later in the show.

Pyro goes off to kick off our show and it seems we are getting right to the action. We begin with some tag team action.  First, the fans pop huge as the Steel Curtain (Buzz and Starbuck Steel) make their way out.  They interact with the fans and then rush down to the ring.  They each climb a turnbuckle and get the fans psyched for this match.  They needed to do that as the music changed and the cheers changed to booing as Perfect Pecs Stoddard and Shawn ‘Abs of Stone’ Austin come out.  They flip off the fans and then make their way to the ring.  Pecs and Austin took turns distracting the ref while the other hit Buzz and Starbuck with steel chairs causing them to be on the defensive for the majority of the match.  Finally, the Curtain had enough and began taking the match to Pecs and Austin.  As the match drew to a close, the Curtain were dominating the challengers. Once we got to the final minute of the match, both Buzz and Starbuck got into the ring but Pecs dropped Starbuck with a fallaway slam but turned into a reverse neckbreaker from Buzz.  Then the bell rang bringing this one to a time limit draw.  Austin tried to attack Buzz after the bell but Buzz caught him with the Buzz Cut.  The fans pop.  Buzz helps Starbuck to his feet and the two leave to a pop from the crowd.  Pecs and Austin eventually made their way back also.  (30 min draw)

We head backstage where US Champion the Wicked Prophet is being interviewed by Larry Morton.

WP:  Fans, I understand the mixed reaction I am receiving. My true fans know the glory that lies ahead. I am the US champion, but my journey is far from complete. Those who were once my fans and are now booing, boo louder! At the final resting day when I have conquered all my foes and overcome all my obstacles you hissing filth shall be cast off into outer darkness with shame upon your shoulders and the knowledge that you turned from not only a champion but also from the glory you could have shared with those loyal to me.

I proved myself worthy of defending the US title again and I did this on my own accord. No manager was needed. Get thee hence, Preacher! I renounce myself from thy snare of pitiful management.

Larry Morton:  Umm, Preacher is already gone.

WP:  I SAID I renounce thee.  

Larry Morton:  Actually, you said you renounce yourself…

WP:  Just…shut it.  Furthermore, Damned be they who taketh glory upon themselves. Apollo Guise, you keep putting your ignorant self in my path and I shall SMITE you.

We head back to the ring for our next match.  First, the Axe and Superstar Chic Monroe come out to a pop from the crowd.  They make their way down and into the ring.  The music changes and out comes Ghee Buttersnaps and Ovaltine Jackson.  They too are cheered as they head to the ring.  The match begins and it doesn’t take long for Ghee and Ovaltine to take control of the match.  Their dominance surprised Axe and Chic and they began to turn up the intensity.  About 15 min in, the Omegatron flashed again and we hear “TIMMMBERRRRR” and we see (we know his name now is) Jack Lumber, the lumberjack.  The Axe gets pissed and leaves the ring leaving Chic to fend for himself.  Axe storms to the back.   Chic managed to hang on for just a couple of minutes before succumbing to a rear chinlock turned into a pin.  Ghee and Ovaltine get the win.  They check on Chic to make sure he’s ok and then leave.  Chic makes his own way to the back. (26 min)

We have just received an update on Matches Malone.  After his loss to Texas Wildfire and injuries he sustained from the scaffold match, he will be on the shelf for 3-6 months.  He is expected to make a full recovery but it will just take time.

Axe then storms into GM Max McGillicutty’s office.  “So, this flapjack continues to run his promos during my matches…what the hell kind of show are you running here?”  Axe walks to a wall and rips a tv off the wall and smashes it on the ground.  “What the hell is your problem” Max asks.  “Listen, we are still looking into why his vignettes run during your matches but we will get it figured out.  In the meantime, you’re paying for that TV out of your pay.”  Axe storms off.

We go back to the ring for the next match.  First, Adam Jameson makes his way out to a pop from the crowd.  Once in the ring, his music abruptly shuts off and we hear the all-too-annoying “APOLLO GYZE DON’T APOLOGIZE” and out comes the former (ha ha) hardcore champion Apollo Gyze.  The fans boo him and he sneers at them.  Apollo is unhappy as his manager was fired without any input from him.  He didn’t think that Vanilla Zombie’s loss should have impacted him.  He walks over an pushes Adam who drops Apollo with a right hook.  Apollo, astonished, backs up to the corner cowering.  Adam backs off and Apollo gets up and motions for Adam to bring it.  Adam took control early on but a low blow from Apollo began to turn the tide in his favor.   Apollo tried to execute a sit out powerbomb but got distracted when Killa’ Pops came out.  Apollo yelled at him for constantly interfering in his matches.  He wasn’t paying attention to Adam who hit Apollo from behind and then drove him into the steel post.   Adam looked on the outside of the ring and saw a bunch of padding stacked.  Adam grabbed Apollo and pulled him to the top rope with him.  He then nailed the Adam Bomb sending Apollo to the floor landing on that padding.  It may have helped minimize the damage but Apollo was out.  Adam rolled Apollo back into the ring and immediately went for the pin getting the easy 1-2-3.  Adam gets the win and celebrates with the fans.  Killa’ Pops smiles and leaves.  Apollo ends up needing to be helped to the back.  (12 min)

We cut back to the office of the GM and Max is talking on the phone with we assume is Phoenix GM Ruth Heartless.  He says he’s employing the services of their in-house investigator Gardinia Blue to look into who the masked person was who interfered in the Banker/Davis match.  We hear “you can’t do that” on the other end and Max says he can and hangs up the phone.  He then makes another call to Ms. Blue.

Next on the card, we have the second meeting between Ice Dagger and Outback Oscar.   Oscar makes his way out first to a pop from the crowd.  Before he can make it to the ring, Ice Dagger runs out behind him and attacks Oscar.  He rolls Oscar into the ring and the two begin to brawl.   Dagger managed to lock Oscar in the Yukon Cloverleaf a few times but Oscar wouldn’t tap out.  Dagger managed to cheat his way for 18 minutes but then Oscar began to battle back.  Dagger bounces Oscar’s head off the corner turnbuckle and then locks in the Yukon Cloverleaf once again.  Oscar struggles and eventually makes it to the ropes to break the hold.  Ice Dagger then goes off on the ref and even threatens to hit him.  He finally backs off and Oscar hits a knee drop.  He makes the cover and the ref makes a really fast count.  He awards the match via pin to Outback Oscar.  Ice Dagger is furious.  He leaves the ring and grabs a chair and smashes it over Oscar’s head busting him open.  He then takes the chair and chases the ref out of the ring.  Ice Dagger then places the chair around the neck of Oscar and then climbs to the second rope.  Just before he can jump down onto the chair, Oscar’s tag team partner the Crocodile Hunter comes out and prevents the potential career ending injury.  Ice Dagger yells some obscenities at Croc and then leaves.  (26 min for the match; 5 for the aftermath)

We cut backstage for an interview with Nix Anderson.  Nix says he beat the holy hell out of Apollo to win the Hardcore title only to have that underhanded vampire dog Dr. Red Fang steal it from him (he acknowledges that if he were in the same boat, he would have done the same).  Nix says Fang is on his radar now.

We go back to the Omegatron and we are treated to a vignette from one of our newest editions to the roster Jack Lumber.   The vignette shows Lumber yelling “Timber” as we see Lumber taking down opponents in the ring (apparently from his last place of employment.  At the end, Lumber looks at the camera and says “The bigger they are, the harder they fall and all will fall to the Lumberjack”.

We head back to the ring and the winner of the all-person battle royal Tempest Fortune is there.  Tempest gets on the mic and says that it was great to win $10,000 but she wants more.  She wants a shot at the Ladies title held by Violet Valkyrie.  She says the only way to do that is to move up in the rankings so tonight, she is challenging Felicia Cummings for her spot in the lineup.  Felicia comes out to booing from the fans and she reciprocates in kind.  She gets in the ring asking who the hell Tempest thinks she is challenging her and she slaps her across the face.  Tempest smiles as the bell rings.  Felicia held the advantage for all of 21 minutes of tonight’s match.  She got some near falls but that 3 count she needed eluded her.  At the 22 minute mark, she called for the Sit Out Facebuster.  She tried to execute it but Tempest powered out of it and dropped Felicia with a DDT.  She went for the pin hooking the leg and getting the 1-2-3.  Tempest gets the win and skyrockets to the #1 contenders spot.  The fans pop huge for her.  She celebrates with the fans briefly before heading to the back.  (22 min)

The music changes and out comes Scooter J.  He gets a pop from the crowd.  He gets into the ring and asks for a mic.  He says that it is time for TNT to spread his wings and go solo and that includes TNT’s match tonight for the TV title.  He adds that he is going to take time off to contemplate.  He is NOT retiring and he will be back.  He just needs time to give all those nagging injuries some time to heal.   The fans give him a standing ovation.  He smiles and leaves the ring.

Backstage, Apollo runs into Wicked Prophet and asks where the hell he was during his match.  Prophet looks at him with a perplexed look on his face.  “We are not friends, we are not teammates.  I want nothing to do with you.”  Apollo is shocked.  “We’re a team.  Preacher put us together…we’re a team.”  Prophet looks him in the face and says “Get in my way again and there will be a SMITE in your future.”  Prophet walks away.  Apollo turns and leaves murmuring under his breath “Smite, schmite, wah, wah, wah”.

It’s time for our main event.  First, TNT comes out to a pop from the crowd.  He high fives with the fans and then gets into the ring.  Next, the music changes and the fans practically blow the roof off the place when TV Champion Drew the Canadian Love Machine came out.  He stood on the stage and held his title high as pyro went off behind him showering him in sparks.  He headed down to the ring and climbed in immediately climbing one of the turnbuckles.  He held the title high and the fans somehow got even louder.  He stepped back down into the ring and met TNT in the center.  The ref took the TV title and Drew and TNT shook hands.  The bell then rang.  Drew only held a slight advantage for the first two minutes of the match and then TNT matched him move for move; power for power.  Drew was taken aback by the sheer determination from TNT.  At one point, the ref took a bump and went down.   TNT then hit the ropes trying to take Drew out but Drew pulled the top rope down and TNT went over the top to the floor.  Just then, in from the crowd came Mean Jack Mason.  Mason attacked TNT throwing him into the steel steps.  It looked like Mason was going to powerbomb TNT on the steps until Maximillian Redbeard came out and chased Mason off through the crowd.  TNT crawled back into the ring.  Drew went to check on TNT but ended up eating a dropkick.  Drew shook it off and hit the corkscrew pescado.  He made the cover as the ref recovered and he got the 1-2-3.  Drew gets the win and the fans couldn’t be happier.  Drew goes to check on TNT and helps him to his feet.  The two shake hands and TNT leaves.  The show comes to an end with Drew celebrating with the fans.

More to come so stay tuned.