HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 – #467 – Wrestlemania Day 1

Hello fans and Welcome to WRESTLEMANIA!  Phoenix, Arizona is our host for our 3 day extravaganza and the fans here are off the wall.  This place is sold out!  There is still such a high demand for the show that scalpers are asking (and getting) 4x the face value of the tickets.  Unbelievable.   The camera pans around and we see owners Mr. Bychowski and Mr. Meyers up in a box.  Surprisingly, next to their box is Vince McMahon and he is accompanied by Stephanie McMahon who will be taking on MMA great Rowdy Ronda Rousey tomorrow night.  Right now, “Daddy’s little princess” seems to be enjoying herself (looks like they stocked up on snacks and booze). 

Pyro goes off as GM Max McGillicutty makes his way to the stage.  “Welcome to WRRRRRRESTLEMANIA!”  The fans pop huge. “Thank you Arizona for making FanFest such a success and with each and every one here and those attending over the next two days, we will make Wrestlemania the largest success in the history of the HWF and CSWA.   We have 21, yes 21 matches over these three days and I’m sure no one will leave here disappointed.  So, without further ado, it’s time to get this party started!  But first, a word from one of tonight’s sponsors.”

M’n’M’s brand is one of the sponsors tonight and tonight, they are giving away free samples of one of their new flavors -   Chili M’n’M’s.  The Ragin Cajun Rad Gumbo appears and says that tonight’s treat is just like him…Spicy!”

The show begins with a small tribute to former superstars Balls Mahoney from ECW fame and the 9^th Wonder of the World, Chyna, both of whom recently passed away. 

Pyro goes off as wrestlers make their way to the ring for our first match – the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.  Rad Gumbo comes out and he is booed like no other and he just eats it up (and pops a few MnM’s for good measure).   New Day members Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods also snuck out (they weren’t supposed to be in this).  Just before the match could begin, the ref comments that one person is missing.  Suddenly, over the loudspeaker blares “You’ve waited a lifetime to see him once again.  I present to you… the SHOCKMASTER!”  The Shockmaster makes his way out complete with his glitter covered Stormtrooper helmet.  This time he doesn’t trip on his way to the ring (surprising because if you remember, Luke Skywalker said ‘I can’t see a thing in this helmet”).  Big Show steps forward and says “I’ve got this” and half the members in the ring go through the middle rope (as to not DQ themselves) to let these two go at it.   Big Show immediately goes for a chokeslam but the Shockmaster instead dumps Show out of the ring. UNBELIEVABLE.  Everyone then jumped back in and we had ourselves an old fashioned slobber knocker.  One by one, they went sailing over the top rope until the remainder was considerably thinned out.  The Shockmaster made it quite a ways through only to be eliminated by Uhaa Nation.  Finally, we came down to our final four – Jay Lethal, Seth Rollins, Damian Sandow and R-Truth. 

R-Truth was eliminated by Jay "Black Machismo" Lethal with DIVING DOUBLE AXE HANDLE - Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes
Damian Sandow was eliminated by Jay "Black Machismo" Lethal with THROW OUT OF RING after 2 minutes
Seth Rollins was eliminated by Jay "Black Machismo" Lethal with THROW OUT OF RING after 7 minutes

Jay "Black Machismo" Lethal wins the Battle Royal!!!  He is presented with the trophy (which by the way is bigger than him) but his celebration is cut short when the Shockmaster makes his way back out and attacks Lethal beating him down.  The Shockmaster then did something shocking…he picked up the trophy and smashed it on Lethal destroying it.  (I can hear it now “GOOD GOD, THAT MAN HAS A FAMILY)  The Shockmaster stands over Lethal and kicks parts of the trophy from the ring.  I’m sure he’ll get fined for that.

We cut to the back where roving reporter Clarkus Kentus is interviewing Shane McMahon.  Shane O’Mac says that he’s been hardcore before hardcore was trendy.  Shane says that El Chango and the Stache will both leave tonight empty handed and Shane will stand tall as the new Hardcore Champion.

We go back to the ring for our second match.  The Miz comes out first and is booed.  The Phenomenal AJ Styles comes out next and gets a huge pop.  As Styles entered the ring, the Miz bolted.  AJ posed for the crowd before Miz finally re-entered the ring.  The bell rang just as Miz was jawjacking with a fan.  He turned right around and into the Styles Clash.  AJ goes for the pin but only gets 2.  Miz hits a basement dropkick and a legsweep facebuster.  AJ hits a clothesline and both go over the top rope.  AJ takes the Miz to the ramp and nails another Styles Clash.  AJ slides back in the ring just before the ref counted to 10.  He reached it and Miz didn’t make it so he ends up getting counted out.  AJ Styles gets the win (3 ½ min).  Miz recovers and is pissed off as he moves grumpily to the back.  AJ then left.

In the back, reporter Larry Morton says that North American Champion Kevin Owens has his hands full with Canada’s own The Savior.  Owens calls the Savior a chump and he’ll send him back to whatever gutter he crawled out of.”  Owens then walked off.

Our next match is nothing short of an old fashioned Street Fight but this one has consequences.  The loser of this match is out of the HWF and CSWA.  Former members of “the Band” Dirk ‘the Pick’ Devon takes on the Axe.  Dirk comes out first accompanied by Diva’s Champion Cactus Jackie.  Both are booed heavily but neither seem to care.  The Axe comes out and receives a pop (mostly from those hoping to see him beat the crap out of Dirk.  Right off the bat, Dirk hits the Bass Body Avalanche but Axe sends him to the outside.  He follows and Dirk nails another Bass Body Avalanche but Axe drops him with the Axe.  Both men fought hard on the outside of the ring (all sides)  and then Axe hit Dirk with a backdrop onto the bleachers.  Dirk looked hurt but he kept on going.  He battled back and dropped Axe with the Fender Five Arm.  Both men make it back into the ring and Dirk nails another Five Arm.  He goes for the pin but Axe kicks out.  Dirk goes for the Coda Claw hold but Axe throws beer in his face blinding him.  Axe tried for a headlock but Dirk slipped right out of it but got hit by a backbreaker.  Axe makes the cover and the ref counted 1…2…3.  The Axe wins the match and Dirk Devon is now out of a job.  Cactus Jackie helped her man to the back while Axe celebrates.  (14 ½ min)

Clarkus Kentus is with the Savior and asks for his thoughts about what Kevin Owens said.  The Savior says that Owens is just confused and doesn’t know what he’s talking about.  He says he’s there to “save” Kevin from his demons (which he refers to as the North American title).

Elsewhere in the back, a defeated Dirk Devon and a pissed off Cactus Jackie approach GM Max.  Jackie complains that Axe used illegal tactics (it was “anything goes” rules).  Max tells Cactus Jackie that the only way Dirk can keep his job is for her to retain the Diva’s title.  No problem she says and she and Dirk leave.

Our fourth match of the night is underway.  Organ music plays as the Savior makes his way down to the ring.  The fans just aren’t sure how to take this guy so some cheer and some quietly boo.  The North American Champ Kevin Owens comes out next.  He gets in the ring and asks for a mic.  He says he wants this to be a “Concession Stand Brawl” match.  The Savior agrees and the bell rings immediately.  The Savior immediately hits a powerbomb and goes for the quick pin but Kevin is up at one.  He rolls out of the ring and grabs a fan’s beer and throws it into the Savior’s face blinding him.   Kevin chokes him on the ropes and nails a pop up powerbomb. He goes for the pin but Savior kicks out at 2.  The two then began fighting through the crowd and right into the concession stand area.  Owens connected with a fireman’s carry gutbuster and tried for a pin but to no avail.  The Savior then got up and as Kevin charged him going for a headscissors, Savior turns it into a powerbomb putting him through one of the concession stands.  The ref makes his way over and as the Savior makes the cover, the ref slapped the ground 3 times and awarded the match to the NEW NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPION The Savior.  The fans gathered around him as the Savior stood proud holding his new title high.  (9 min)

Triple Crown Champion Bray Wyatt is with Hardcore champ El Chango.  El Chango tells Bray that he knew he could do it…he could defeat the Stache to represent the Wyatt family like no other.  Bray tells him that he should not underestimate the Stache; just like he is not underestimating King CJ.  Bray then looks at the camera and begins.

"I never sleep but I'm always dreaming. Lately, I've been dreaming of you, CJ. You and I will be sharing this war in Phoenix, but off in the distance there is a woman's voice. It's very faint, I can't make out what it says, but as we fight, and as we come closer to her, I can hear her. She's telling me that she loves me. She's telling me how proud she is of me. Just like that, I wake up, and I still see you, CJ. But now I see you for what you've become. You're in a chair, sitting there a withered old man, lonely and filled with regrets. We have entered the bowels of Carcosa, friend. But don't you worry about a thing. I'll make it quick. Follow the buzzards."

Larry Morton is backstage with King CJ.  CJ says that tonight, he fulfills another dream.  First he held the Hardcore title and then became King.  He says that winning the World title tonight will be the final jewel in his crown.

We head back to the ring for our next match which is a triple threat match for the Hardcore title.  First, out comes the former champion, the Stache.  He gets a pop from the crowd.  Next, Shane Mc Mahon comes out and gets a huge pop.   Finally, the champ, El Chango makes his way out.  We are told this will be ECW Hardcore Rules.  Just as the bell ring, Shane grabs a chair blasting both the Stache and El Chango with it injuring them.   He then proceeded to beat down on both men simultaneously.  After 3 minutes of this, Leon Teremoto walks down carrying a chain.  El Chango and the Stache have recovered.  Leon throws the chain towards El Chango but the Stache intercepts it and blasts Shane with it sending him out of the ring.  This puts the current champ vs the former champ.  The two trade blows and moves until Shane rejoins the fray.  They all beat the crap out of each other for another solid 12 min.   We pick things back up at the 17 min mark.

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

The Stache rolled OC/TT

Shane McMahon rolled DC

 El Chango injured for 5 rounds after Shane and the Stache blasted him with consecutive chair shots.

The Stache executes a Golf Clubs to gonads AND THE HANDLEBAR (CAMEL CLUTCH)....

The Stache scores 24 points.

Shane McMahon attempts to defend against Golf Clubs to gonads AND

THE HANDLEBAR (CAMEL CLUTCH) but is unsuccessful.

Shane McMahon scores 2 points.

El Chango is injured for 4 more rounds.

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

The Stache rolled OC.

Shane McMahon rolled OC.

The Stache executes a Clothesline With Barb Wire....

The Stache scores 20 points.

Shane McMahon executes a FLYING ELBOW DROP....

Shane McMahon scores 8 points.

El Chango is injured for 3 more rounds.

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

The Stache rolled DC

Shane McMahon rolled OC.

Shane McMahon executes a KICK OPPONENT....

Shane McMahon scores 6 points.

The Stache absorbs the punishment.

The Stache scores 0 points.

El Chango is injured for 2 more rounds.

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

The Stache rolled DC

Shane McMahon rolled DC

Both Men in rolled DC

The Stache rolled DC

Shane McMahon rolled OC.

Shane McMahon executes a CLOTHESLINE....

Shane McMahon scores 8 points.

The Stache absorbs the punishment.

The Stache scores 0 points.

El Chango is injured for 1 more rounds.

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

The Stache rolled OC/TT

Shane McMahon rolled DC

The Stache executes a Tombstone Piledriver on Steel Chair....

The Stache scores 12 points.

Shane McMahon attempts to defend against Tombstone Piledriver on Steel Chair but is unsuccessful.

Shane McMahon scores 2 points.

The Stache is attempting a pin!!!

1...2...3

Shane McMahon was pinned by The Stache!!!

The Stache wins with a specialty on Steel Chair over Shane McMahon!!!

HOLY COW.  The Stache has regained the HARDCORE title in a match that says it all.   After the match, The Stache shook hands with Shane McMahon.  He also extended his hand to El Chango who slapped it away and walked off.  The Stache celebrated with the fans before heading to the back.  (21 min)

We cut to the back where Tyson Kidd sees Rad Gumbo backstage talking to/flirting with some Divas and walks over and makes fun of his accent.  Tyson then comments that he’s got a title shot and Rad’s come up “a little short”.  Gumbo then beats him down and ends up smacking him with a serving tray.  “Dat’s how you get stuff done in the bayou.”  GM Max McGillicutty comes over and complains that Rad just ruined the IC title match.  “You know what, you’re wresting in his place tonight.  Go get ready.”  Max walks off and Gumbo says “Rad.”

Clarkus Kentus is with Vince McMahon, his daughter Stephanie McMahon, Dixie Carter (TNA) and Carey Silkin (Ring of Honor ambassador) (aka the Board) up in their suite and Stephanie steps forward and tells Clarkus that the owners and Max best have an answer for them or it will get real, really fast.

We go back to the ring for our Intercontinental Title match.  The Ragin Cajun Rad Gumbo comes out first and is booed heavily.  Once again, he soaks it in.  IC Champ Magnum Kone comes out next to a huge pop with Haagen and Daas who give out free ice cream to the fans.  We know who the fans want to win this one and it sure isn’t our Bayou Buddy. Rad charges at Magnum and then gets hurled over the top rope.  He stews on the outside before climbing back in at the 8 count.  The Cottommouth Clutch from Rad is met with the push pop (legsweep) from Kone. More back and forth action between the two takes place until Rad locks Kone in the New Orleans Crab.  Kone fights through it and makes it to the ropes to break the hold.  Kone fights off the pain and after trading blows, he nails the Popsicle (piledriver).  He makes the cover but Rad kicks out at 2.  Kone locks in a headlock and tries for the pin again but Rad kicks out.  Rad fights back and hits two consecutive Gator Rolls but is unable to capitalize on it.  Kone nails a slam and tries for the pin but Rad again makes it to the ropes.  Kone goes for the drumstick (armbar) but Rad reverses it and sends Kone to the outside.  He follows him out and then smashes his back against the steel post.  He throws Kone back in and then locks in the New Orleans Crab again.  Kone, in tremendous pain, taps out.  Rad Gumbo has won the match and has become the NEW INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION.   Kone’s accompaniment of Haagen and Daas help the former champ from the ring while Rad celebrates amongst the booing from the crowd.  He eventually takes his title and leaves.  (18 ½ min)

Larry Morton immediately greets the new IC champion has he makes his way through the curtain.  Morton says that Gumbo must be the luckiest man on the planet right now. Gumbo says that luck only got him noticed by the CSWA and HWF.  It was pure skill that he stands before you now as the new IC champion.  Rad pushes Morton out of his way and leaves.  The camera follows Rad as he’s leaving and he enters a limo packed with people going to hang out with the new champ.

It’s time for tonight’s main event.  Royalty music blares through the speakers as King CJ, sitting in his throne, is carried to the ring on the shoulders of men.  CJ waves to the fans as they cheer for him.  He is set down and he then walks to the ring and as he enters, he saunters around the ring soaking in the cheers from the fans.  Music changes abruptly as the Triple Crown Champion Bray Wyatt makes his way out to defend the HWF World title.   This is Last Man Standing rules. Bray starts off with a scoop powerslam.  CJ nails a dropkick and Bray busts him open with a roll of quarters.  CJ goes down but is back on his feet by 8.  CJ hurls Bray out of the ring and he takes his time re-entering.  Bray nails a lifting side slam and CJ locks in a guillotine choke.  Bray barely makes it to the ropes to break the hold.  Bray is starting to look worried.   Desperado members El Chango and Leon Teremoto walk down to ringside.  CJ goes for a handstand headlock but it is reversed by Bray who whacks CJ with a steel chair handed to him by Leon.  CJ makes it to his feet by the 7 count. CJ battles back hitting an inverted bodyslam and flying dropkicks.  CJ starts to take the match to Bray. Leon distracts the ref as El Chango removes the cover of the turnbuckle exposing the metal brackets.  Bray then smashes CJ into the exposed turnbuckle and CJ collapses.  It looks like CJ is out but he miraculously makes it to his feet.  He motions to Bray to bring more.  He catches Bray with flying dropkicks.  Bray reverses a guillotine choke and catapults CJ into the steel post.  CJ is down.  The ref counts 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9…10.  King CJ is counted out and the match is awarded to the man who is STILL the HWF World Champion Bray Wyatt.   (15 min)  CJ has nothing to be ashamed of in this match as he went toe to toe with the Triple Crown champ.  An exhausted Bray steps aside as the Desperados jump in the ring and beat down on CJ.  The Hardcore champion the Stache runs down.  He congratulates Bray but then attacks Leon and El Chango.  Bray tries to get involved but Stache sends him to the outside.  CJ recovers to see who came to his aid.  He makes it to his feet and the two stare down at each other.   The Stache extends his hand in thanks and King CJ looks to the fans first and as they pop for them both, CJ shakes it.  The Stache raises his arm and then leaves the ring so CJ can interact with the fans. 

With that, tonight’s show comes to an end.  Stay Tuned as tomorrow presents Day 2 of Wrestlemania!!!

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 – #466 plus Fanfest

Hello fans and welcome to Wrestlemania Fanfest.  We are coming to you live from Mesa, Arizona.  All of the superstars are here and this place is packed to the rafters.  If wrestlers are not signing autographs, they are hosting Q&A or mingling with the fans. 

Walking throughout the venue, we see Big Show taking pictures with fans standing next to a life size cardboard cutout of Andre the Giant and even this giant is dwarfed by Andre.   That man was one in a million. 

In one Q&A, Prestige Inc. (Damian Sandow, Reid Rothchild and Ravishing Raquel) are talking about the evolution of Prestige Inc. ever since they began.  Reid spoke about his first feud with owner Mr. Bychowski over (of all things) a parking spot.  How this team has grown. 

We walk by the Autograph room and see Buzz and Starbuck Steel with one of the longest lines for autographs.  Dang.

We think that there wasn’t one single fan who didn’t get what they came for.  Max and the Owners saw to that. 

There was a disturbance when Stephanie McMahon tried to enter and she was denied access.  Ronda Rousey walked by and waved at her.  Stephanie was irate and stormed off.

One of the most interesting panels had Hardcore Champion El Chango, the Stache and Shane McMahon at it.  Surprisingly, no punches were thrown but there was a lot of tension in the room between Desperado teammates.  Shane pointed out how he was going to defeat both of his challengers by showing all the crazy stuff he’d done in the past (jumping off Titantrons, off the top of cages, delivering flying elbows to someone with a trash can laying on them).  Lots of “OHHHHHHHH” were elicited by the crowd and Shane ate it up. 

After all of the autograph sessions were done and the last Q&A ended, Max invited everyone to come down to the adjoining arena to watch 3 matches that are exclusive to the crowd here tonight. 

Once everyone had filed in and taken their seat, Max stood in the ring and told the crowd that tonight’s 3 matches are for them in appreciation for attending the Fanfest. Max stepped aside so the matches could begin.

The first match started with Prestige Inc. member Damian Sandow taking on Alexander Rusev.  Rusev is no stranger to Prestige Inc. as he had a pretty long feud with Reid Rothchild.  Reid and Ravishing Raquel accompanied Sandow down to the ring.  Rusev taunted Reid and called Sandow spineless.  Rusev said he wanted this match to be a Russian Chain.  Sandow agreed.  Rusev immediately blasted Sandow with the chain busting him open.  He dragged Sandow around the ring tapping 3 corners before Sandow was able to stop him.  Rusev even took a cheap shot at Reid nearly taking his head off with a chain snap.   Rusev made multiple attempts to make it to all 4 corners but Damian kept stopping him.  Sandow smashed Rusev in the face with the chain busting him open and tried to make it to the corners but was stopped.  Sandow battled back and started to get serious momentum going.  Rusev, sensing things were not going his way, wrapped the chain around Damian’s neck choking him out.  Just before Sandow could pass out, Rusev made his way around the corners.  He tapped 1…tapped a 2^nd…tapped the 3^rd and just as Damian tried to hold him back, Rusev let go of the extra slack of chain he had and he tapped the 4^th corner.  Alexander Rusev gets the win for this match.  The ref freed Rusev first and he attacked Sandow again.  Reid jumped in and hurled the Bulgarian Bully from the ring. Rusev cursed as he walked back up the ramp and Sandow, Reid and Raquel shook hands with the fans before leaving.  (22 min)

Max McGillicutty comes out and says that those two put on a hellacious match and this next one promises to be no different.  Max says that to keep things going, The Fiend and Sonic Blade will have a no-holds barred match and they will be allotted as much time as they need.  The Fiend came out first and was followed by Sonic Blade.  These two really upped their game and the fans stayed glued to their seats for the entire match.  Sonic Blade said he had a lot to prove to the Fiend and he sure did that.  The Fiend kept panicking during the match but he couldn’t leave as this was a no DQ match.  After 23 minutes, the Fiend decided he’d had enough and stopped Sonic’s onslaught with 3 hits from Hell (rapid punches).  A stunned Sonic stumbled and the Fiend grabbed a cookie sheet and bashed Sonic with it drawing more blood.  He went for the quick pin trying to hook the tights but Sonic kicked out.  The Fiend hit Sonic with the Project 1950 (headbutt smash) and tried for the quick pin but Sonic made it to the ropes.  The Fiend pulled him back into the center of the ring and locked in the Devil lock (Figure Four).  By this time, Blade has lost a lot of blood and had practically no energy left.  Sonic laid down to try to catch his breath but his shoulders remained down a fraction too long…that fraction allowed for the 3 count to be made and the match is awarded to the Fiend.   Both men got standing ovation and both had to be helped from the ring. (27 min)

Max comes out again and says that Fiend and Sonic Blade almost brought the house down.  He says that Cena/Henry can finish what the others started and that would be to bring this one to an explosive conclusion. As Mark Henry makes his way out, Max stops him and says that he doesn’t want a DQ finish so he needs to wait on the stage while the STEEL CAGE is assembled.  A few moments later, the cage is finished and Henry power walks down to the ring.  He enters the cage and climbs the wall taunting Cena.  John Cena comes out to an explosive reaction from the fans.  Those saying that he sucked was drowned out by the overwhelming majority who wanted to see Cena kick Mark Henry’s ass.  Cena entered the cage and Henry immediately attacked him.  Both men were bloodied up within minutes and that only turned up the action.  The fans fueled the fire that was these two beating the crap out of each other.  At one point. Henry climbed to the top (ok, almost the top) and hit a splash onto Cena.  It took Henry a few moments to recover from that and as he crawled over to make the cover, he just got an arm draped on John.   The ref counted 1…2… Cena Kicks Out!   Henry couldn’t believe it.  A masked man ran down to ringside (looks like Ryback to me) and threw a chair into the ring to Mark.   Henry went to nail the World’s Strongest Slam onto that chair but Cena reversed it and hit a drop toe hold that brought Henry crashing to the ring and his head smashing into the chair.  John went for the cover but Mark powered out.  John couldn’t believe it.  John bounced off the ropes and Henry caught him in a bearhug.  John would not submit and smacked Mark’s ears to get him to let him go.  John then hits the F-U out of nowhere on Mark.  John then climbed the cage and did the “You can’t see me” and hit the fist drop from the top of the cage.  John went for the pin again but Mark barely kicked out at two.  By now the fans are screaming for John to finish Henry off.   John hits the F-U on Mark on the steel chair.  He makes the cover and gets the 1-2-3.  Now, he has to escape the cage.  He gets to the top and gets one leg over the wall when Henry stops him.  John kicks him off, climbs to the top again and nails a B52 kneedrop from the top of the cage.  HOLY SHIT chants ring out.  John crawls to the cage door, gets it open and falls out.  John Cena wins this one in true EXTREME fashion.  I don’t think one person booed him after this performance.  The ref checked in on Mark while John celebrated with the fans.  (30 minutes).

Max comes out one last time and thanks everyone for attending and invites them all back for Wrestlemania this coming weekend.  Stay tuned as the Biggest PPV of the year is finally here.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 – #465

Hello fans.  Well, Fanfest will actually be taking place this coming Sunday with Wrestlemania following on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  We find out that tickets are completely sold out but you can catch the show live on PPV. 

The show begins back in GM Max McGillicutty’s office where he is sitting with owners Mr. Bychowski and Mr. Meyers.  Max receives a phone call from WWE’s Vince McMahon.  Max puts Vince on speakerphone.  Vince starts off by berating Max for letting Ronda Rousey “scare” his daughter and says he is thinking about suing but then relents and tells Max that he’s giving him and the owners one last chance and if they don’t accept the new contract, things will not be good and it will be all his fault.  Vince finishes the call with “The Board has spoken” (similar to what the wizard said in the original Wizard of Oz) and hangs up.  Max and the owners agree they will not cater to the demands of the board.  Mr. Meyers asks “Really, what’s the worst they’re going to do?” 

Phat Sol and Red Hot Lucas Johnston are in the back discussing their match.  A stagehand walks by and asks Phat about the attack by the masked cameraman.  Phat says he has no idea why the cameraman attacked him other than he’s a brainwashed pawn of Dr. Red Fang.  Max walks by and tells them they are in tag team action tonight and need to get ready.

We head to the ring for our first match.  “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal comes out to the ring first.  He is then followed by Alexander Rusev.  The Bulgarian Bully dominated Lethal for the entire match barely letting him get in any offense.  The end came after Rusev finished him with a swinging side slam at the 16 minute mark.  Rusev then got on the mic and demanded to know why he was not on the Wrestlemania card.  He demanded a match and said there will be hell to pay if he is not on the card.  He then walked off.

Prestige Inc. member Damian Sandow runs into GM Max again but before Sandow can begin to question him about what is happening backstage, Max tells him that he is adding two more matches to the FanFest and he wants Damian there to take on the challenge from Alexander Rusev. Sandow agrees.

John Cena makes his way to the ring to a mixture of cheers and booing. He understands the fans reaction to him and says that yes, sometimes he does “suck” but other times, he is a champion and someone fans can be proud to stand behind. He is interrupted by Mark Henry who tells him that he “sucks” all the time.  Cena tells Henry that if he wants some to come get some.  Henry heads to the ring for what I think is our next match.

Cena barely had control of the match and Henry stayed with him toe to toe for almost the entire match.  Cena just did the “You Can’t See Me” but Henry got right up and HURLED Cena over the top rope and he crashed on the floor.  He followed him out and then nailed a “World’s Strongest Slam” on the floor. Henry rolled back in but John didn’t make it before the 10 count.  Mark Henry gets the win via countout. (13 ½ min)  He goes back out of the ring and Cena runs at him hitting a football tackle sending Henry off his feet.  John throws Mark back in the ring and nails the F-U.  He then brushes off his shoulders and drops a fist to Mark’s head.  Suits from the back rush out to break this one up.  Max comes out and says that FanFest has just found its third match and that will be John Cena vs Mark Henry.

King CJ appears on the Omegatron.  He promises to make Wrestlemania the most memorable event ever by becoming the first Royal World Champion and then the Undisputed Champion.

We go back to the ring for more action.  The Forgotten w/ the Undertaker come out first. Their challengers tonight are ECIII, Rockstar Spud & Robbie E.  Undertaker “unleashes” the Forgotten on their opponents.  For the first 20 minutes, the team of ECIII, Spud and Robbie E actually dominated the Forgotten.  At that point, Undertaker jumped on the apron and motioned for his team to “go” and then the Forgotten beat the holy hell out of their opponents.  Undertaker then dragged his thumb across his neck and Braun Stroman then hurled Spud into the corner and squashed him with a running splash.  Rowan and Harper took out ECIII and Robbie E and Stroman made the easy cover for the 1-2-3.  The Forgotten and the Undertaker all stand in the ring victorious.  (27 min)

Samoa Joe is in the interview area and he says that he welcomes the challenge from Chris Jericho but there is no way on God’s Green Earth that Jericho will get him to tap out.  If anything, Chris will be the one to become just another victim to fall prey to the Samoan Submission Machine.  Joe looked intense during the whole interview.  Commotion ensues after Chris Jericho ran over and attacked Samoa Joe and beat him down.  He then locked him in the Walls of Jericho and Joe was screaming in pain but wouldn’t tap.  The refs ran over and pulled Chris off of Joe.  Max stormed over and had Jericho ejected from the building and had medics check on Joe.  Joe was a bit embarrassed and VERY PISSED OFF.

The Rajin Cajun Rad Gumbo comes out wearing a Gumbo 7:30 shirt and says that he will single handedly win the Andre the Giant Memorial battle royal and then will invite all the women to his hotel to discover “the Gumbo Way”.  The fans get all pissed and boo him.  He soaks it in like sunshine.  He smiles and when he turns to leave, he sees a fan holding a Gumbo 7:30 sign. Rad walks over and acknowledges it before violently yanking it from the fan and tearing it up and throwing it at him.  Gumbo says he’s the only one who can use the 7:30 slogan.  Adam Rose comes out and tells Gumbo that Cajun don’t use the word “dinna”, it should be “suppa” and the slogan is “7:30 says it’s suppa time bitch”.  He gets the fans to laugh but Rad doesn’t and attacks Adam prompting a match.

Adam Rose, right out of the gate beat down on Gumbo.  One would almost think to feel sympathy for Rad but…nah.  However, Rose burned himself out too fast and Gumbo ended up schooling the youngster. This went on for 20 min and the longer it went, the more pumped Rad seemed to get. Finally, after calling for the “Onion Twist” (Muta Lock), Rad locks it in and in his exhausted state, Rose had no choice but to tap out.  Rad Gumbo wins another one.  (20 min)

The Axe cuts a promo and says that at Wrestlemania, he will be done with Dirk Devon once and for all.  He promises to send Dirk packing and when Cactus Jackie loses the Diva’s title, she too can follow her husband to “Who-Cares-Where”.

It is time for our main event.  This one begins with Shield member Seth Rollins making his way out.  Music changes and the Olympic Hero Kurt Angle comes out.  The referee informs us that this will be a no time limit match.  This was a very close match for about 14 minutes but after catching Rollins in the dreaded Angle Lock, Rollins had to claw his way to the ropes to break the painful hold.  The damage was done and 3 short minutes later, Angle hit the Angle Slam and made the cover to get the 1-2-3.  Kurt Angle is victorious. He climbs the turnbuckle to celebrate.  All of a sudden, Randy Orton runs out and pulling him from the turnbuckle, nails an RKO (outta nowhere).  Orton stands smirking with his arms outstretched soaking in the booing from the fans as the show comes to an end.

Thanks for reading.  The Fanfest recap will be up next and then it’s on to WRESTLEMANIA!

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 – #464

Hello fans and welcome back to our newsletter.   Wrestlemania continues to get closer and closer and things are really heating up in the HWF and CSWA.  We have a lot to cover so let’s jump right into it.

GM Max McGillicutty comes out and thanks the fans for attending.  He lets us know that Wrestlemania in Phoenix, AZ is almost completely sold out.  He said few tickets remain and those who want to attend need to get to their local box office or order the tickets online ASAP.  He tells us that the Fanfest show has sold out.  As a bonus to those people attending, he has something special lined up and over the next 2 shows, he will pass those details along.

The show begins with Tyson Kidd making his way out to the ring.  He says that he singlehandedly defeated all the other losers and is rewarded by getting a shot at the “Ice Cream Champion” and at Wrestlemania, he will finally get the title and respect that comes with it.  He gets booed as he goes to sit at commentary.  The announcer then introduces competitors for this match which is for the Intercontinental Title.  Tyson Kidd stands up and is like “HEY, WHAT THE HELL” as Kazarian makes his way out first.  Tyson leaves commentary as he hollers at Kaz.  The champ Magnum Kone comes out and the fans pop for him.  He is flanked by Haagen and Daas and he gets in the ring as his backup delivers ice cream to the fans at ringside.  The match is set for a 20 minute time limit.  Before the bell could ring, Tyson Kidd ran in and smashed Magnum with a chair.  He ended up having to be restrained.  Tyson is escorted from ringside so the match could begin.  That chair shot must have hurt Magnum more then he let on as Kazarian beat the crap out of him however nothing he did could keep the champ down for the 3 count.  The bell finally sounds bringing this one to a draw.  Magnum retains his title…barely.  (20 min draw)

Clarkus Kentus is backstage and he says he has a special guest tonight and introduces…Chris Jericho.  The fans pop for Jericho until he insults them and then the cheers turn to boos.  Jericho says he’s spoken with GM Max McGillicutty and says that Wrestlemania is nothing without him so he’s signing on for one match…for now.  Jericho says that he says he’s been watching from home and one person stands out…Samoa Joe.  He says that he wants to showcase THIS (he waves his hands in front of himself) talent and what better way than to take on the so-called Samoan Submission Machine.  He says that Max has granted this match and he will show the world who the master of the submission is when Joe taps out to the Walls of Jericho.

We head back to the ring for our next match.  Kevin Owens vs Prince Devitt in a non-title match.  Owens was dominating Devitt until the lights flickered as the Savior came out on stage.  Owens, pissed off, turns to yell at him giving Devitt time to recover.  Kevin turns around and Prince hits him with a vertical drop DDT and hooks the let to get the 3 count.  Devitt wins this one in 8 minutes.  Prince leaves as the Savior makes his way to the ring.  The Savior stands over the prone Owens and holds his hands over Kevin and then says that this is what Kevin will be doing at Wrestlemania while the Savior stands tall with the North American title.  He eventually leaves and so does Kevin.

In the back, The Forgotten w/ the Undertaker issue a challenge to New Day for the 6 man titles.  Max walks by and says “Crap, I forgot another one.”  He looks at the Undertaker and says “Done” and walks off.  I guess this one is official.

Bobby Lashley makes his way to the ring and with mic in hand, says he totally got screwed in the fatal four way but he is not one to complain but act in the ring. He calls out Roman Reigns and challenges him for his spot.  Reigns says no however if Lashley agrees to a match against all members of the Shield and can beat them all, then he can have the shot.  However, if any member of the Shield gets the pin, Roman retains his spot.  Bobby agrees.  Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose join Roman and then head to the ring.  I guess that match is next.  Bobby successfully handles all 3 members of the Shield but as the well-oiled machine they are, they kept him from getting the 3 count.  Bobby hit all 3 members with the Dominator but saves were made each time.  This one ends up going to a 30 minute draw and since Bobby didn’t get the pin, Roman retains his spot at Wrestlemania. 

In the back, The Stache appears to be fine except for his bruised ego.  He says that he always knew El Chango was a great competitor but never thought he’d stoop this low just to win a title.  Regardless, at Wrestlemania, he is taking his title back and will show why he’s the chosen one to take the Hardcore title to all new heights (literally or figuratively???).

We’re back to the ring for more action.  This one has Ryback taking on Alberto Del Rio.  Austin Aries makes his way out wearing a referee shirt.  He says that he’s been appointed the special ref for this match.  He warns Del Rio to keep his hands off him or he has the authority to suspend him if he comes close to touching him.  Ryback manhandled Alberto for about 10 minutes but eventually the aristocrat battled back much to the dismay of Aries.  Ryback set Alberto up in the corner and then went to the other side and charged like hit was going to hit a spear but Alberto moved and Ryback smashed his shoulder against the steel post.  Del Rio then locked Ryback in the double cross armbreaker and Ryback tapped out however Aries wouldn’t call the match.  Ryback kept screaming and Aries kept trying to encourage him to power out of it.  Finally, after about 20 seconds of all this, he finally had the bell rung awarding the match to Alberto Del Rio via submission.   Alberto flaunts the win in Aries’ face and then leaves.  Aries leaves disgusted.  (17 min)

The Savior is backstage and cuts a promo saying at Wrestlemania, he will “save” Kevin Owens from himself and remove the burden that is the NA title.

We head back to the ring for our next title match.  Adrian Neville challenges Dr. Red Fang for the US title.  As expected, Fang was the more vicious of the two pulling out all stops (lying, cheating, etc) to secure a win.  This brought out his competitors at Wrestlemania Phat Sol and Red Hot Lucas Johnston.  Neville battled back and actually began to outwrestle Fang and he wasn’t prepared for that.  Phat Sol tried to be funny and tripped Fang but then pretended he did nothing wrong.  While he was distracted by Fang, Fang’s cameraman ran up from behind and blasted Phat with his camera.  Phat goes down.  By the time medics came out to help Phat, the bell was ringing bringing this one to a time limit draw (but it was bad:  Fang 107; Neville 216).  After the match, Fang tried to attack Lucas Johnston but Red Hot was completely aware and chased Fang off and chased him to the back.  Medics helped Phat to his feet and took him to the back.  (30 min time limit)

Heading to the back once again, the Miz is back there making waves.  He interrupts AJ Styles’ interview and says he’s confident he could defeat AJ anytime, anywhere.  AJ gets in his face and asks “What about right now?” but Miz counters with “How about Wrestlemania?”  AJ nods and the two stare at each other as the segment ends.

We are getting ready for the next match but then the Omegatron lights up:

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*A black and white image appears out of the snow and The Fiend stands in what looks like a house out of a horror movie*

“SONIC BLADE!!!!! You have made a grave mistake. Not in beating me, for I have to die to receive a Resurrection...but in cheating! In accepting!  You whined...you cried in the Devil Lock. Be prepared son. More then 20 Eyes saw you cheat, more than 20 Eyes saw you weep, and more then 20 Eyes will see when All Hell Breaks Loose as you enter the Violent World I have prepared for you. You will taste your Last Caress and everyone will behold the rise of The Static Age!”

*The Fiend head-butts the camera and it returns to static*

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Sonic Blade is backstage and has just watched this and felt he had to respond.  “Fiend, you are a coward.  First you lose clean and then you attack me.  In the old days, my father always told me cheaters never prosper.  In my life as a pro wrestler, I have always taken that to heart no matter how difficult it has been.  I give my best all the time without cheating (hence my disassociation with the Wraith).  Many may call me a cheater but it’s only because they are trying to deflect from their own cheating ways.  You want another piece of me?  Fine.  Sign on the dotted line and I will teach you manners.”

Max like what he hears but with the Wrestlemania card full, he adds a match to the Fanfest:  Sonic Blade vs the Fiend.  Most likely there will be a stipulation of some sort.

It is time for the Main Event.  Triple Crown Champion Bray Wyatt is defending the HWF World title against Jack Swagger.  King CJ comes out first though and sits at ringside to scout the match.  This one will be ECW rules.  Bray begins by ramming Jack’s head into the ringside barrier.  He followed it up with Sister Abigail but Swagger got up and nailed a gutwrench suplex.  Wyatt grabs a chair and nails Sister Abigail on the chair.  Bray gets a 2 and 99/100^th count.  Bray then spills thumbtacks in the ring.  Jack nails a powerslam but missed the thumbtacks.  Bray eventually recovers and slams Jack’s head into the ringside barrier again.  Disoriented, Jack crawls back into the ring only to be suplexed onto the thumbtacks.  Swagger struggles to his feet only to get hit with Sister Abigail once again.  Bray makes the cover and gets the 3 count.  Bray successfully defended his title.  (17 min)

King CJ then stands up and he and Bray stare at each other but then Roman Reigns comes out and he approaches the other side of the ring.  Bray takes the mic from the announcder.  "What would WrestleMania be without Bray Wyatt? What would a beast be without its teeth? What would a reaper be without a soul to take? What would a king be without his crown? But I know something y'all don't know. Something wicked this way comes. Run, all of you."

The camera fades out and the show ends with all 3 men staring at each other.  Thanks for reading but be sure to stay tuned as Wrestlemania will be here before you know it.

Below is the poster for Wrestlemania.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 – #463

Hello fans and welcome back to our show.  Tonight, Shane McMahon has something he wants to say.  Also, the Ragin’ Cajun Rad Gumbo makes his in-ring debut tonight.   The show begins with Desperado member El Chango comes out on stage.  He challenges the Stache to a non-title match.  The Stache comes out and tells his teammate he accepts and will see him later tonight.

We head to the ring for our first match and Goldust comes out.  He gets into the ring and new music hits and “Rad’s World” starts flashing all over the Omegatron.  Rad saunters down to the ring and even flirts with a few of the ladies at ringside and pisses off the boyfriends/husbands.  Rad takes the mic and says he’s taking a page from another legends playbook and tells all the fat, overweight no-good slobs to sit down and let their ladies gaze upon a real man.  As the booing intensified, Rad flips everyone off.  Goldust walked in thinking this was going to be a cakewalk but how wrong he was.  Gumbo took the match to Goldie and in just a quick 7 ½ minutes, Gumbo locks in the Onion Twist (Muta lock) and get gets Goldust to quickly tap out.  Rad Gumbo is victorious in his first match.  He grabs the mic from the ring announcer and proclaims “Gumbo 7:30 says its dinna time, bitch.”  Rad drops the mic and walks off.

In the back, GM Max McGillicutty tells El Chango that his match is officially next and tells him to head to the ring. 

The Stache makes his way out first and gets a decent reaction from the fans.  El Chango and Leon Teremoto come out next and make their way to the ring.  El Chango started off really strong but the Stache begins to fight back.  Just as the Stache was going for the Tombstone (piledriver), Leon trips him and El Chango falls on top of him.  El Chango then jumps to the top turnbuckle and nails a shooting star press.  Leon holds down Stache’s leg and the ref (oblivious) counts 1-2-3.  El Chango gets the win in just 3 minutes.  El Chango then helps the Stache up and tells him he’s willing to forgo a shot at Wrestlemania if Stache gives him a title match tonight.  He even says that Leon will not be at ringside.  The Stache says that if he beats El Chango, they need to put all this behind them and go back to the way things were.  El Chango agrees.  The Stache stares at Leon as everyone leaves the ring.

Intercontinental Champion Magnum Kone is in the interview area and he says that he doesn’t have an opponent yet for Wrestlemania.  He says that he’d like to see 4 members in the top 10 meet and the last man standing will be his opponent for Wrestlemania.  Max walks over and says that will be happening later tonight.

We head back to the ring for tag team action.  First, the Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie) head to the ring.  They are then followed out by Women’s Champion Paige and Ravishing Raquel.  The twins took control early on and made things really tough on their opponents.  There was a lot of miscommunication between Paige and

Raquel and it even got to the point where they wouldn’t even tag out to each other and had to resort to blind tagging.  At one point, Raquel and Paige almost came to blows.  Just as the clock was winding down. Brie locked Raquel in an armbar but Raquel hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker.  Before she could go for the pin, Paige tagged herself in and then the bell rang bringing this one to an end.  The match ended in a draw with a score that was perfectly even (221 to 221).  Even after the bell, Raquel and Paige squared off and had to be separated.  Raquel challenges Paige to a match at Wrestlemania for the Women’s title to which Paige accepted.  (30 min for the match; 33 for the segment)

In the back, the Stache confronts Leon Teremoto about his interference.  Leon says that it was all a simple mistake and says it will never happen again.  Stache agrees and says it won’t because Leon will not be allowed at ringside.  The Stache leaves and Leon looks sad.

We head back to the ring for our next match.  First, Sonic Blade makes his way to the ring and then is followed out by his opponent The Fiend.  After an 18 minute ass kicking (146 to 58), Sonic Blade gets the pin after hitting a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker.  After the match, the Fiend tried to complain that Blade was holding the tights – which Sonic said was false.  The Fiend ends up attacking Sonic Blade and after trapping Sonic in the Devil Lock (Figure 4), he demanded a rematch.  Sonic, in immense pain, agreed to it.  The Fiend looks on in disgust before walking away.

GM Max McGillicutty announces that tonight’s main event will be a Fatal 4 Way with Tyson Kidd vs Konnor (Ascension) vs the Elitist Champion the Wraith vs Kazarian.

Back to the ring we go for tag team action.  The Uso’s (Jey and Jimmy) are taking on Robbie E and Rockstar Spud.  Ethan Carter III is not present as he has a match later.  The Uso’s controlled the tempo for the entire match and came to an end after Jey hit Robbie E with a Northern Lights Suplex and got the 1-2-3.  Another win for the Uso’s.  They celebrate with the fans before leaving.  (16 min)

The next match begins almost immediately with Stardust taking on Ethan Carter III.  ECIII has not been a happy camper ever since losing his IC title.  He says tonight, he gets back on the road to becoming a champion once again.  Unfortunately for him, Stardust had other plans and after a 15 minute battle, Stardust stuns ECIII with an Alabama Slam and gets the 3 count.  Stardust leaves as ECIII has a fit in the ring.  (15 min)

Shane McMahon appears on the Omegatron and mocks El Chango for butting in on his match at WM but he’s all for kicking another person’s ass.  He tells El Chango that it doesn’t matter who’s the champ, only he is walking out with a belt.

It’s time for Hardcore title action.  Internal strife ignites as El Chango challenges his Desperado teammate the Stache for the Hardcore title.  El Chango has promised that he would be the one to destroy Shane McMahon and send him back to wherever.  The Stache is asked what type of rules he wants for this one and he responds with “boot camp”.  Right off the bat, El Chango blasts the Stache with a head smash into the steel post.  Stache was opened up bad.  Medics were called down while El Chango paced on the other side.  The ref was going to call the match but the Stache said he wanted to continue.   The Stache stomps on El Chango with a military boot and El Chango goes for the Muta lock.  El Chango then digs his heel into the Stache’s esophagus but then gets sent to the outside of the ring where the Stache nails a Kamikaze dive.   Both men are down but Stache makes it back in by the 6 count and El Chango barely made it in before the ref counted to 10.  El Chango goes for the Diamond Dust but it is neutralized.  El Chango jumps to the top turnbuckle and nails a shooting star press.  He catches the Stache square and hooks the leg as the ref counts 1…2…3!  El Chango has just defeated the Stache to become the NEW HARDCORE CHAMPION!  Leon Teremoto rushes out and celebrates with El Chango and the two leave.  Medics come back out and help the Stache to the back. (6 min)

GM Max McGillicutty comes back out and stops El Chango on the ramp.  He says that the Stache will get a rematch and the Triple Threat Match between El Chango, the Stache and Shane McMahon is set for Wrestlemania.  El Chango tries to argue but Max walks off.

 Intercontinental Champion Magnum Kone makes his way down and sits at ringside so he can scope out tonight’s main event. 

Tyson Kidd, Konnor, the Wraith and Kazarian are all in the ring.  This one turned into a slobberknocker as the Wraith ended up running away after Reid Rothchild came out and chased him from the ring.  Konnor also ended up leaving after the Steel Curtain came out and while beating down on Konnor, Viktor came out and all 4 men fought to the back leaving Tyson and Kazarian.  This one almost went the distance but Tyson got lucky and hit a sunset flip powerbomb and with a hook of the leg gets the 1-2-3.  Tyson Kidd will be going on to Wrestlemania to fight Magnum Kone.  Kone enters the ring and TOWERS over Kidd but if Davey could be Goliath, then anything is possible.  (28 min)

Thanks for reading.  Stay tuned for more.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 – #462

Hello fans and welcome back to our newsletter.  The matches for Wrestlemania are really shaping up and everything expects to be finalized by next week for the 3-day PPV extravaganza in sunny (and warm) Phoenix, AZ.   It looks like Triple Crown Champion now has both competitors finalized with King CJ going after the HWF World title and Roman Reigns going after the CSWA title.

Today’s show begins with a battle royal to determine who gets to challenge Sami Zayn for the X-Division title.  The participants make their way out starting with Drew, the Canadian Love Machine, Mr. Wrestling #5, Jack Swagger, Big E and finally King CJ.  Big E first eliminates King CJ after Bray Wyatt appeared on the Omegatron and his Royalness got distracted.  Big E was then eliminated by Jack Swagger.  Swagger ate a Mr. Wrestling Superkick and was ousted by MW5. MW5 and Drew went for a couple of min until MW5 hit Drew with a clothesline hoping to send him over the top rope but Drew grabbed him and both men fell out of the ring and hit the floor at the same time. GM Max McGillicutty comes out and says the two will have a 1:1 match and that winner gets the shot at the X-Division champ. (15 min)

The next vignette for Rad’s World began.  This one takes place in a bar.  In the background, the music from ‘Rocky’ plays out.  As the camera pans around, in the background of the bar, we see…wait, who is that?  It’s Dario Cueto from Lucha Underground and ECW original Paul Heyman…what are they doing here?  The camera keeps moving until it settles on Rad Gumbo sitting at a table. 

He is approached by patron of bar who says “look at the big time wrassler.  Mr. Big Shot.  Ohhh, he learnt to wrassle from gators.  Why don’t you get up and show us whatchu got Mr. Pro Wrassler.”  Rad turns around and slaps him across the face.  “Boy…” the patron says and then Rad blasts him with a bucket of crawfish.   The guy is out cold.  “Das how we do it down in da Bayou.  Laissez les bon temps rouler!”  (lay-zay lay bon tom roo-lay meaning Let the good times roll!)  He picks up and downs a shot as it fades to black.

We head back to the ring for a Diva’s title match.  The challenger Cactus Jackie comes out amidst pretty heavy booing.  The champ Brie Bella comes out next and her reception isn’t much better.  Both women are in the ring and then collectively flip off the crowd and the crowd is just livid.  The two go right at it.  Brie controlled the match but a break came after Southern Belle came out.  Both women stopped and started to yell at Belle.  Belle yelled back.  Jackie stepped back and then locked Brie in the Desert Stretch.  Brie had made it to the ropes but Belle slapped her hand away and Jackie pulled her back in.  With nothing to save her, she had to tap out.  Cactus Jackie just won the Diva’s title.  Belle jumped in the ring and attacked Brie beating her down.  Jackie started to laugh until Belle turned her attention to her.  Belle began beating the HOLY HELL out of Jackie and Jackie had to bail.  GM Max McGillicutty comes out and says that Brie will get a rematch at Wrestlemania but Belle will also be getting a shot.  This Triple Threat match will see one winner and TWO who will be out of a job.  Belle stares at Jackie and Brie as they made their way to the back separately.  (15 min)

Prestige Inc. members Damian Sandow and Reid Rothchild meet up.  Sandow says neither the GM nor owners are saying anything but he knows something is happening.  He can’t put his finger on it.  Reid tells him he’s reaching on this.  Sandow says the writing on the wall is becoming clearer and it’s not looking good.  Reid tells him everything will be fine but Sandow just keeps pacing.

We head back to the ring for 6 man team action.  First, the Shield (Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose) make their way out.  Reigns says that he almost beat Bray Wyatt once and this time, at Wrestlemania, he takes the belt for good.  His rant is cut off as the Enforcers (Samoa Joe, AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels) make their way to the ring.  Joe is wearing a towel over his head/face.  The three rush the ring and the Shield meets them head on.  The Enforcers fell a bit short in the violence department as the Shield owned them all.  During a double team by the Enforcers, Dean Ambrose gets hurled out of the ring.  Letting his temper get the best of him, he grabbed a chair and hit Daniels with it causing the DQ.  Joe ends up hitting Seth with a Muscle Buster, Daniels drops Ambrose with the Angel’s Wings and AJ hit Reigns with the Styles Clash.  The Enforcers stood victorious in the ring as the Shield made their way to the back.  (16 min)

Cutting to the interview area in the back, Team Royal Red Show is interviewed.  King CJ says that tonight, they exact a measure of revenge against Wyatt and the Desperados.  Shit is going to get real tonight.  Kane says that Wyatt’s family will rest…in…Big Show cuts in and asks Kane “Wait, is that YOUR line?”  He laughs as Kane glares at him and then laughs.

Back to the ring for tag team action.  The Ryzing Storm (Terra and Travis) make their way out first.  Next, they are followed by the Steel Curtain (Buzz and Starbuck Steel).  Before the match can begin, the World Tag Team Champs the Ascension (minus their manager MJ) come out.  They sneer at the Steel Curtain as they walk over and sit at commentary.  The match barely gets going until Viktor stands up and hits Terra Ryzing for no reason causing the DQ.  He just screwed the Steel Curtain over.  They laugh until Buzz and Starbuck attack and they end up running off.  GM Max comes back out and says that this match will take place, again and  this time, without the interference.  This one saw the Steel Curtain take their frustrations out on the Ryzing boys.  Ryzing Storm basically had their asses handed to them (141 to 65).  Towards the end of the match, Travis Ryzing got injured leaving Terra on his own.  Buzz sets him up and nails the Buzz Kill.  With no one to save him, Terra got pinned.   The Steel Curtain get the win in 16 min.  Starbuck gets on the mic and tells the Ascension that at Wrestlemania, not only will they take the titles, but they will put them out once and for all. 

Bray is in the back with ALL the Desperados.  Bray says that we’re long overdue for the HWF and CSWA Universe to appreciate a new generation of gods. The Stache says that even in the presence of The Wyatt Family even the largest titans turn into mortals. El Chango says that there’s no point in resisting bow down and accept your fate. Leon Teremoto says that the earth will shake, oceans will boil and darkness will consume all. Bray says that The Apocalypse surrounds all of you. Bray says that he’s the angel of dirt, the eater of worlds, Bray Wyatt. Bray says that this war against your gods has just begun. Bray tells us to Follow The Buzzards.  El Chango says that once again, the Desperados are united but he and Leon have everything under control and tells the Stache he’s not needed tonight.  Bray gives him a stern look.

We head back to the ring for the 1:1 battle between Drew, the Canadian Love Machine and Mr. Wrestling #5.  Drew proved that he really wanted this match but after almost getting counted out, he had to regroup.  The Savior makes his way to the ring and gives Drew some good advice.  Drew finally hits MW5 with the La Casita.  He makes the cover and gets the win at the 9 minute mark.    Drew gets the shot at X-Division Champ Sami Zayn.  I think this match will prove to be a really good one.

Once again, we’re in the back.  Damian Sandow walks into Max’s office.  Damian asks what’s going on.  Max says he not sure what he wants to know but regardless, he can’t comment on administrative stuff.  Sandow says shit is hitting the fan and he knows it.  Sandow asks for his immediate release.  Max says no as he wants him at Wrestlemania.  If Sandow wants to leave after Wrestlemania, then he can.  Sandow says that he has no match other than participating in the battle royal and is he really needed for that?  Max reiterates that nothing will happen before Wrestlemania and he expects Sandow to be a professional and show up for the match as well as the fanfest.  He still has fans who want to see him.  Sandow nods and then leaves.

It’s time for our Main Event.  Team Royal Red Show makes their way out first.  Kane, Big Show and King CJ get a huge pop from the fans.  After they finally made it into the ring, Team Wyatt came out.  Bray leads the Desperados (minus the Stache).  Before the match can begin, Max comes back out and leads a bunch of backstage hands.  Max says that this match is too important for it to end in DQ or countout.  He sends all the backstage hands to the ring and the pull out fencing from under the ring.   They begin to assemble a steel cage.  The cage is up pretty quick.  Wyatt and the Desperados enter the ring and we are finally off.  CJ and Bray start off and beat the crap out of each other.  Bray’s team triple teams CJ until Show and Kane even things out.  Kane beat the snot out of Leon Teremoto and Big Show held El Chango at bay.  The Stache made his way out to the ring.  El Chango seemed pissed he was out there.  Stache throws a chain into the ring for El Chango to use but King CJ ends up intercepting it and he blasts El Chango with it.  CJ was not paying attention to where Bray was and Bray blindsided him.  Bray climbed to the top turnbuckle and Leon hoisted CJ up and Bray hit him with a sideslam and both crashed hard on the ring.  Bray made the cover and got the 1-2-3.  The Wyatt’s get the win and stand over a prone CJ, Kane and Show.  El Chango recovered and glared at the Stache as the show came to an end. (45 min)

Things are really heating up so be sure to tune back in. 

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 – #461

Hello fans and welcome back to our newsletter.   GM Max McGillicutty starts off the show and tells us that Ronda is fine after that sneak attack by Stephanie McMahon.   Max says that Ronda suffered a small cut from the chair shot but will be fine.  He goes on to say that Stephanie and Ronda will not be back on until Wrestlemania (the fans boo).   Max shows a video from after the cameras stopped rolling.  After the last show ended, Ronda eventually recovered and chased Stephanie to the back.   Stephanie kept running until she got to her limo and sped off.  Ronda stood watching seething.  She mutters “Just you wait.”

A limo pulls up and out comes Big Show, Kane and King CJ.  They head right for Max’s office.

Our show kicks off with Mr. Wrestling #5 vs Tyler Breeze.  Mr. Wrestling #5 seems to fall short of both his predecessors Mr. Wrestling #4 and before him, MW3.  He just doesn’t seem to be doing a good job living up to the Mr. Wrestling moniker.  Breeze comes out after him and as soon as he hits the ring, the two of them lock up.  For this match, however, he really stepped up his game. He took the former X-Division champion and tossed him around like a rag doll.  The longer the match went on, the better Mr. Wrestling #5 looked.  Tyler got to the point where he didn’t think he could win the match so he exited the ring and ended up getting counted out.  Mr. Wrestling #5 wins this one but it’s a countout win.  Oh well.  (14 min)

Team “Royal Red Show” tells Max that they want a match against Bray and his cronies.  Max says they are not here tonight but the match will be set up for the next show.

We go back to the ring for the next match which has former CSWA World Champ and leader of the Enforcers Samoa Joe vs Shield member Dean Ambrose.  Joe had control of this one but every time he went for a pin or submission, Ambrose would get to the ropes.  Joe kept beating Ambrose down and thought he had it locked in when he locked Dean in a modified camel clutch but somehow Ambrose got out of it and hit the Dirty Deeds out of nowhere.  He made the cover and hooked the leg (probably had the tights too) and he got the win.   Shield members Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins came out and looked like they were going to attack Joe but AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels came out to even the odds.  Styles commented that Reigns was going to fail tonight in the fatal 4 way and both teams almost came to blows. Rollins challenged the Enforcers to a match next show and they agreed.

The announcers took time to talk about ‘The Ragin’ Cajun” Rad Gumbo and once again talked about how he wrestled gators in the Bayou swamps when he was a kid.  They spoke about how bullfrogs are prevalent in the LA swamps and marshes as are Cottonmouths and River Rats.  Next, lighting up the Omegatron, a vignette for Rad’s World began.  This week on Rad’s World…Rad Gumbo wrestles a Gator!   The video shows Rad jumping a Gator from behind and began to wrestle it.  After getting it flipped on its back, he pins it (hang on…is that a guy in a gator costume?).  Rad climbs out of the water and settles down on the ground.  “See dat Mon ami?  Dat is what I’m goin’ do to your champs…I’m gonna beat dem silly and take whatever title I want.  Wrestlemania…here I come.”  The fans boo as the vignette ends.

Time to head back to the ring for a title match.  Hardcore champ the Stache is defending his title against Uhaa Nation.  We haven’t seen much of Nation since he debuted but he gets a chance right now for glory.  This one is an ECW rules match.  This was a breeze for the champ.  He was able to easily beat down his challenger.  The match was interrupted when Desperado member El Chango came out.  He climbed in the ring (this is a no DQ match) and assisted in the beat down on Uhaa.  He then told Stache to go for the pin which he did and got the 3 count.  El Chango raised the arm of the Stache and then asked for a mic.  He said that he doesn’t feel Stache can successfully defend the title against Shane McMahon and says he should lay down right now, let him become the champ and he’ll teach Shane the meaning of pain and suffering.  The Stache says that will all due respect, no.  El Chango gets pissed and right then and there, challenges the Stache to a non-title match.  He says that if he wins, he wants to be part of the match at Wrestlemania.  Stache agrees.  Both shake hands but won’t let up.  The ref had to come in and separate them.  (19 min for the match; 25 total for the segment)

In the back, Drew the Canadian Love Machine approaches GM Max and asks if he can challenge for a title in the HWF.  He says he is intrigued by X-Division champion Sami Zayn and would like the opportunity.  Max says that a challenger for that title has not been determined yet.  He says he’ll allow it but only if Drew participates in a battle royal with the rest of the contenders for that title and he wins.  If Drew can do that, he will make the match official.

We go back to the ring for our next title match.  Kevin Owens defends North American title against Curtis Axel.  The Savior makes his way out first and sits at commentary.  For about 4 minutes, Axel looked like he was going to score another upset but then Owens just beat the shit out of him.  Owens didn’t like being in this match and he took all that out on Axel.  Finally, he decided enough was enough and hit Axel with a Package Piledriver and got the 1-2-3 (final score was 156 to 69).  Owens took his title and got into the Savior’s face but after the Savior wouldn’t back down, Owens gave up and just left.  (14 min)

Reigns is backstage talking and is interrupted by Lashley, then Angle then Orton.  Orton says he’s putting them all out and walking into Wrestlemania a winner and out the champ.

Paige (accompanied by Ravishing Raquel) vs Velvet Sky for the Women’s Title is on next.  There was a slight miscommunication as Raquel went to go trip Velvet but ended up tripping Paige instead.  That didn’t stop the champ from beating the tar out of Velvet and in only 4 minutes, she gets Sky to tap out to the PTO.  After the match, the two have words but eventually calm down and leave together.

After more pleading from the fans on behalf of Lucas Johnston (over 5000 signatures were gathered in a petition by that one lone person who thought Lucas was Red Hot), Max caves in and makes the US title match a triple threat match so it will be Dr. Red Fang vs Phat Sol vs Lucas Johnston at Wrestlemania.

It’s time for the main event.  This will be a Fatal 4 way to determine who will challenge Bray Wyatt for the CSWA World title at Wrestlemania:  Reigns vs Lashley vs Angle vs Orton.  Lashley was surprisingly a non-factor for the whole match.  The match looked more like a 3 way battle.  These 3 looked extremely strong and determined.  At one point, Angle hits Reigns with Angle Slam and goes for the pin but Orton punts him in the head and sends him to the outside.  Orton sets Reigns up for the RKO but as he goes in, Reigns nails him with a Superman punch.  Orton is down.  Roman makes the cover.  Kurt Angle is still on the outside and knows he won’t make it back in in time so he holds Orton’s leg down.  The ref makes the count 1-2-3 and Roman Reigns gets the win in 22 min.  Roman is going on to Wrestlemania to fight Bray Wyatt for the CSWA World title.  A pissed off Orton and Angle fought their way to the back (Lashley must have left and no one noticed) while Roman celebrated in the ring as the show came to an end.

Stay Tuned.  More to come.

HWF/CSWA Wrestling Newsletter 2016 #460

Hello fans and welcome back to our newsletter.  The clock has officially started to countdown to Wrestlemania in less than 4 weeks.   Last show, we saw the debut (at least in vignette form) of ‘The Ragin’ Cajun” Rad Gumbo.  Not quite sure how to take him just yet but word on the street says he will debut in a match before Wrestlemania so at least before the big show, we’ll be able to see what “Louisiana’s Best” has to offer.

The show begins not with a match but with a promo in the ring.  Dirk ‘The Pick’ Devon makes his way down to the ring accompanied by his wife Cactus Jackie.  Devon grabs a mic and calls down his former tag team partner The Axe.  Axe makes his way out and he is not a happy camper.  He enters the ring and Dirk begins to verbally abuse him.  Dirk Devon calls him a failure and a quitter.  He says he just got tired from carrying a worthless heap of junk around and decided to cut the dead weight.  He says that there is not enough room in the CSWA and HWF for the two of them even if on different rosters.  He challenges the Axe to a Loser Leaves Town stipulation at Wrestlemania.  At first Axe doesn’t answer so Jackie jumps in and slaps him across the face.  Axe then blasts Dirk with the Axe sending him flying from the ring and Jackie, fearing for the same, hightails it out of the ring.  Axe picks up the mic and says “I accept” as the fans pop.  Dirk cusses at the Axe as he backs up the ramp.

In his office, GM Max McGillicutty says Rowdy Ronda Rousey will be wrestling tonight.  Max says he wants Ronda to have more in-ring action so that she is ready for Stephanie.

Maria and Jupiter Jane make their way out to the ring for the next match.  Maria gets on the mic and calls out the Beautiful People; specifically Angelina Love and Madison Rayne.  The two come out and are booed.  Maria throws out a challenge but Angelina says that Velvet Sky is not here nor is Madison ready to wrestle however she is.  She says she will take on Maria 1:1.  Maria says that if she wins tonight, she says that Angelina and Madison have to put a career on the line at Wrestlemania.  Whoever gets pinned must retire.  Angelina says she’ll accept that stipulation but tonight, she wants Jupiter Jane instead of Maria in the ring.  Jane agrees.

Angelina starts off like a fireball and Jane struggles to recover but after having time to recover after sending Angelina outside the ring, she picked right back up and took the fight to Angelina.  Madison jumped on the ring apron to distract the ref but Maria pushed Angelina off the top turnbuckle and she crashed on the floor.  Jane runs over and locks Angelina in a Tarantula and Angelina ends up tapping out.  Jupiter Jane gets the win and now either Angelina or Madison (if pinned or submitted) will be out of a job come Wrestlemania.  (5 min)

A limo arrives and out steps Ronda Rousey.  She smiles as she hears the fans POP for her.  She looks at the camera and says that she does all this for the fans and she’s ready for her match tonight.

Next on the card is the former King and member of Prestige Inc Damian Sandow taking on Dolph Ziggler.  Sandow was dismantling Ziggler for 10 solid minutes until a mishap (falling off a turnbuckle changed things.  Dolph hits a shoulder jawbreaker but then locks Sandow in a bodyscissors sleeperhold.  Sandow surprisingly faded fast and after his arm dropped for the 3^rd time, he was counted down and out and awarded the match to Dolph via submission.  Dolph celebrated with the fans and eventually left.  Sandow left on his own.  (12 min)

Back in the interview area, the Savior issues a challenge to Kevin Owens.  Owens walks over and says he doesn’t know who this schmuck is (both are from Canada so it’s kinda funny).  Owens says he wants a match tonight and offers the Savior a non-title shot.  If the Savior can win, he can have a title shot at the PPV.

Back to the ring we go for the next match between Curtis Axel and Christopher Daniels.  Axel immediately went right on the offensive and Daniels had no idea what was going on.  Axel dazzled the heck out of Daniels and stunning Christopher with back to back Prefect Plexes, he locks in a belly to back suplex and makes the cover for the surprising win.  Curtis Axel gets the rare win in 25 minutes.   Daniels couldn’t believe it and walked to the back in disbelief.

We just got word that Bray Wyatt will be fine.  After getting tossed off the stage, he actually landed on some extra ring padding that was stacked there.  I’m sure though that he will have something for King CJ, that’s for sure.

Time to go back to the ring for our next bout.  First out comes the Savior and his music plays as he strolls down to the ring.  Next, his opponent the North American Champion Kevin Owens comes down and doesn’t waste any time.  For 14 minutes, Owens controls the match but he underestimates the Savior after attempting a powerbomb, it is reversed and the Savior hits one of his own for a one count.  Owens is shocked.  The Savior then takes over and after “Laying on the hands” (aka pummeling fists), he catches the champ with a spinning heel kick.  The Savior rolls Kevin up for the 1-2-3.  The Savior wins the match and wins a shot at the title at Wrestlemania.  Owens, the sore loser, attacks the Savior after the match and hits him with a pop up powerbomb.  Kevin takes his title and leaves.  The Savior is helped up and he eventually leaves.  (18 min)

Roman Reigns comes out and says that he came closer than anyone to defeating Bray Wyatt.  He says he deserves the next shot.  Out comes Kurt Angle who says he’s next in line so it should be him.  This prompts Bobby Lashley to come out saying he has a better record than Kurt and he should be next.  Finally, the Viper Randy Orton comes out.  He says he’s been a champion longer than anyone in the ring and with his family’s background (father and grandfather were both wrestlers) he is the only one with the pedigree to win.  The four of them argue until Max comes out and says that the 4 of them will wrestle in a Fatal Four Way match with the winner getting a shot at the CSWA World title at Wrestlemania but that match will not be tonight.  It will take place on the next show.

Backstage, King CJ has a message for us and specifically Bray Wyatt.

“Bray...Wyatt...i see you week after week defending your championship titles successfully against top opponents... the best in the business...and for that THE KING tips his crown to you...but you also speak of heroes and butterflies...and you surround yourself you bullies and crybabies...and for that THE KING is NOT impressed... picture this wrestle mania...the largest ppv in all of sports entertainment.. the undisputed triple crown champion vs THE KING of the ring.. a truly regal event to determine who will reign court over the hwf/cwsa an unlikely hero vs a villain who holds siege with cowards and thugs....can you feel it…the excitement the overwhelming electricity that is in the air...you see bray THE KING shows up and shows out ...he was made for moments like this...so bring your belt...bring your ‘A’ game…be prepared to go to war..  Just dont bring you disshuttled band of thugs...because believe me i roll with Giants and BIG RED KILLING MACHINES!!!!

 CAN YOU DIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGG ITTtttttttttt...#hashtag out” (drops the mic)

Just as King CJ is walking away, Bray Wyatt attacks him and with help from the Desperados (El Chango and Leon Teremoto), the beat down on his royalness until Big Show and Kane show up.  Bray stomps on CJ one last time and he and his team take off while Kane and Show check on the King.  El Chango and Leon Teremoto run back in and hit both Kane and Big Show with chairs before running off again.

Now, it is time for the Main Event.  Ronda Rousey makes her way to the ring to the biggest pop of the evening.  Her opponent, Cactus Jackie comes out second and is booed about as equally as Ronda got cheered.  Even though Jackie tried to attack Ronda, she was waiting.  In fact, Ronda wiped the mat with Jackie.  Jackie tossed Ronda to the outside in hopes of catching her breath but the Rowdy one wouldn’t let that happen.  Jackie got a lucky shot in and locked in the Desert Stretch and even though she grabbed the ropes for leverage, Ronda powered out of it.  Finally, Ronda caught Jackie with the armbar submission and instead of going for the submission, she surprised everyone and turned it into a pin which got her the 1-2-3.  Ronda gets the win in 14 minutes.  After the match, she celebrated with the fans at ringside.  As she made her way around the ring, she was signing autographs and shaking hands but passed over one person.  That person then climbed over the barrier – WHAT THE HELL – and attacked Ronda putting her down.  She then grabbed her chair and hit Ronda with it.  This person removed her mask and wig and it’s…OH JEEZ…Stephanie McMahon.  Stephanie laughs and put a foot on Ronda all the while calling the fans stupid and gullible.  The show then came to an end.

Thanks for reading.  Stay tuned for more action.