Saturday, June 18, 2022

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2022 #940 – 04/15/22 - Critical Mass PPV Day 1

Hello fans and welcome to another installment of the HCW Wrestling Newsletter.  We are proud to kick off this weekend’s premier show Critical Mass.  This is the grand daddy of all shows and promises to deliver.  For three days, the roster of HCW will show the world what they are made of.  Titles will be on the line but in some cases, so will careers. 

 

The show begins with pyro going off and the spotlights zipping across the excitement exploding from the crowd.  Our first match is ready to begin.  This one is a battle of the muscle men with Biceps Bannerman taking on TNT.  BB comes out first to a nice pop from the crowd.  He gets into the ring.  ‘TNT’ by AC/DC begins to play but is immediately shut off and replaced by other music as we do not have contractual rights to use it.  TNT comes out and is annoyed but makes his way to the ring.  He gets in and starts to flex in front of Biceps.  The match begins.

 

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

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) rolled DC

 

Biceps Bannerman rolled OC/TT

 

Biceps Bannerman executes a THROW OUT OF RING....

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) absorbs the punishment.

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) is on the outside.  The ref begins the count.

1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) makes it back into the ring at the 8 count.

 

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

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) rolled OC.

 

Biceps Bannerman rolled DC

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) executes a PRESS AND LIFT BODYSLAM....

 

Biceps Bannerman absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) rolled DC

 

Biceps Bannerman rolled OC/TT

 

Biceps Bannerman executes a THROW OUT OF RING....

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) attempts to defend against THROW OUT OF RING but is unsuccessful.  Biceps follows TNT out of the ring.  TNT charges at him but Biceps catches him and slams him up against the steel post before rolling him back into the ring at the count of 7. 

 

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

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) rolled DC

 

Biceps Bannerman rolled OC.

 

Biceps Bannerman executes a BICEPS CRUNCH (BEARHUG)....

 

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) attempts to defend against BICEPS CRUNCH (BEARHUG) but is unsuccessful.

 

Biceps Bannerman straps in the BICEPS CRUNCH (BEARHUG).

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) submits!!!

 

 

Biceps Bannerman wins with a BICEPS CRUNCH (BEARHUG) over TNT (Templeton N. Townsend)!!!

 

And just like that, this one is over.  Biceps has his arm raised in victory.  He stays for a few minutes to celebrate with the fans before departing.  TNT limped his way up the ramp holding his lower back. 

 

Next up, we have a Last Person standing match between Hayley Hailstorm and Lavender Gooms.  Lavender has cost Hayley a lot over these last few months and Hayley demanded Lavender one on one.  They will continue to fight until one of them can’t stand anymore.  The two fought like everything was on the line here.  It was about as pretty evenly matched up as it can get.  Neither gave an inch.  We join this one at the 11 minute mark.

 

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

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) rolled DC

 

Lavender Gooms (f) rolled OC.

 

Lavender Gooms (f) executes a ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP....

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) neutralizes ELECTRIC CHAIR DROP.

 

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

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) rolled DC

 

Lavender Gooms (f) rolled OC.

 

Lavender Gooms (f) executes a PRESS AND SLAM....

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) rolled OC.

 

Lavender Gooms (f) rolled OC.

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) executes a WHAT THE HAIL?....

 

Lavender Gooms (f) executes a THE LAVENDER LOCK....

 

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

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) rolled OC.

 

Lavender Gooms (f) rolled OC.

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) executes a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER....

 

Lavender Gooms (f) executes a RUNNING LEG DROPS....

 

The ref begins the count…

1...2...3…4…5…6…7…8…9…10

 

Lavender Gooms (f) was counted down and out!!

 

 

Hayley Hailstorm (f) wins with a DEATH VALLEY DRIVER over Lavender Gooms (f)!!!

 

Hayley finally gets a measure of revenge against Lavender and the fans pop huge for her.  She stays and interacts with the fans before making her way to the back.

 

Up next is our Anytime/Anywhere match between Catalina Harper and Brash Toothpick.  People still seem to think it’s Dash under the hood but no one has been able to prove it…yet.  This one takes place backstage and once the ref signals, this one begins.  Brash was definitely the more aggressive and it seemed Catalina dismissed this as an easy match.  Brash gave Catalina a fight for the ages and after hitting her with (a very unsportsmanlike) kick to the chest, he made the cover and got the 3 count.  Brash Toothpick gets the win and becomes the NEW Anytime / Anywhere Champion.  Catalina complains about the illegal kick and demands a rematch.  Brick apologizes and says he’d be happy to give her a rematch on Sunday.  Catalina storms off.  Just before the camera stopped, we see a close up on Brash’s face and can tell he’s definitely smiling under that mask.  (15 min)

 

Up next is our Hardcore title defense.  Former champion Dr. Red Fang was put in a precarious spot in having to defend a title when he was not truly healthy (Ha, for a vampire).  Leiton had taken advantage of it and won the belt.  The Ambassador demanded Fang get a rematch and Leiton agreed but this will be a Death Rules Match.  Only the strongest will survive. 

 

Dr. Red Fang comes out first with his manager The Ambassador as “VAMPIRE LUNGES FOR EVERYBODY” screams through the loudspeakers.  They make their way to the ring and almost immediately, the Ambassador has to leave but gives some words of wisdom to the evil vampire bot before departing.  Leiton Snake’s music hits and he comes out with his Snake Pit brothers Niven and Tobias.  They stand on the stage and do a fist bump before Leiton, with the belt slung over his shoulder, makes his way to the ring.  Fang immediately attacks him and this one is underway.  The two battle hard with each going for multiple pin attempts throughout the match.  Leiton definitely held the advantage but never count an evil vampire bot out.

 

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

 

Leiton Snake rolled DC

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled DC

 

Both Men in rolled DC

 

Leiton Snake rolled OC.

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled DC

 

Leiton Snake executes a BUCKLE BOMB....

 

Dr. Red Fang attempts to defend against BUCKLE BOMB but is unsuccessful.

 

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

 

Leiton Snake rolled OC.

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled OC.

 

Leiton Snake executes a CURB STOMP....

 

Dr. Red Fang executes a SPIDER WEB LEGLOCK....

 

Leiton Snake is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Dr. Red Fang kicks out of the pin!

 

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

 

Leiton Snake rolled OC.

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled OC.

 

Leiton Snake executes a HURL INTO CORNER....

 

Dr. Red Fang executes a ARM BAR....

 

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

 

Leiton Snake rolled OC/TT

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled DC

 

Leiton Snake executes a ENZUIGIRI....

 

Dr. Red Fang attempts to defend against ENZUIGIRI but is unsuccessful.

 

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

 

Leiton Snake rolled DC

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled DC

 

Both Men in rolled DC

 

Leiton Snake rolled OC.

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled OC.

 

Leiton Snake executes a BUCKLE BOMB....

 

Dr. Red Fang quickly recovers and executes a TRANSYLVANIAN PILEDRIVER....

 

Dr. Red Fang is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...3

Leiton Snake was pinned by Dr. Red Fang!!!

 

 

Dr. Red Fang wins with a TRANSYLVANIAN PILEDRIVER over Leiton Snake!!!

 

Dr. Red Fang gets the win and begins cackling as the belt is handed to its new owner.  Leiton could not believe it.  He thought the Buckle Bomb was the icing on the cake but once again, Fang is underestimated and now we have a new champion.  The Ambassador comes out and raises Fang’s hand in victory as the fans boo.  The Ambassador says that once Azrael gets his shot at the TV title, he will manage two champions.

 

Backstage, Tommy Lightning and Derek Deveraux are doing their promo.  Derek reminds Tommy that if they lose, they are out of a job.  Tommy assures Derek that he is not going anywhere and by the end of the night, they will be wearing the gold of champions.

 

Also backstage are the World Tag Team Champions Buzz and Starbuck – the Steel Curtain.  Buzz immediately starts off with congratulations for Biceps in getting his win tonight.  Starbuck says that Tommy Lightning has been a royal pain in their side for too long and they are looking forward to removing that thorn.  Buzz reminds us of the old proverb about the lion who had a thorn stuck in its paw and a passerby helped remove it.  The Lion then devoured the person (Starbuck has a disgusted look on his face).  Buzz says the moral of the story is…don’t mess with the LION bitches!  Starbuck smiles and adds “Word”.

 

It’s time for our main event.  First, Tommy and Derek make their way out to massive booing from the crowd.  Tommy flips the fans off and makes his way to the ring.  He immediately gets on the mic and tells us that they are the new lions in HCW and the young destroy the old.  He then informs Derek that as he is a co-holder of the Six Man Tag Team Titles, his career is NOT on the line; only Derek’s.  Tommy tells him it won’t matter as they take gold tonight and he becomes a dual title holder.  The Steel Curtain’s music hits and the champs make their way out to the stage.  The pop is deafening.  Starbuck and Buzz do the “Too Sweet” and then make their way to the ring high fiving the fans along the way.  They get into the ring and hand the titles to the ref.  They are wasting no time and want this to end NOW.  Tommy walks over to the ref and it seems he handing him something.  What the hell is that???

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled DC

 

Tommy Lightning rolled OC/TT

 

Tommy Lightning,  Derek Deveraux double teaming for 1 rounds.

Tommy Lightning is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Tommy Lightning executes a SIDE HEADLOCK....

 

Derek Deveraux is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Derek Deveraux executes a Russian Legsweep....

 

Buzz Steel absorbs the punishment.

 

Double teaming ends.

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled OC.

 

Buzz Steel executes a FLYING KNEE SMASH....

 

Tommy Lightning executes a DROPKICK....

 

Tommy Lightning is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...

Buzz Steel kicks out of the pin!

 

Buzz Steel tags out to Starbuck Steel

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled OC/TT

 

 

Everyone in the ring for one round!!!

Buzz Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Buzz Steel executes a SUPERMAN PUNCH....

 

Starbuck Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Starbuck Steel executes a HANGMAN DDT....

 

Tommy Lightning is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Tommy Lightning executes a SIDE HEADLOCK....

 

Derek Deveraux is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Derek Deveraux executes a Throw Out Of Ring....

 

Starbuck Steel is on the outside.  The ref begins the count.

1...2...3...4...5...6...

Starbuck Steel makes it back into the ring at the 6 count.

 

Double teaming ends.

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled OC.

 

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

 

Tommy Lightning executes a MONKEY FLIP....

 

Tommy Lightning tags out to Derek Deveraux

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Derek Deveraux rolled DC

 

Starbuck Steel executes a HANGMAN DDT....

 

Derek Deveraux absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC/TT

 

Derek Deveraux rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel,  Starbuck Steel double teaming for 3 rounds.

Buzz Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Buzz Steel executes a BUZZKILL (INSUGURI)....

 

Starbuck Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

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

 

Derek Deveraux absorbs the punishment.

 

Buzz Steel, Starbuck Steel are double teaming for 2 more rounds.

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled DC

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Derek Deveraux rolled OC.

 

Buzz Steel is a defensive (DC) double teamer.

Buzz Steel does nothing for the round.

 

Starbuck Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

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

 

Derek Deveraux executes a Release Powerbomb....

 

Buzz Steel, Starbuck Steel are double teaming for 1 more rounds.

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Derek Deveraux rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Buzz Steel executes a FLYING KNEE SMASH....

 

Starbuck Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

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

 

Derek Deveraux neutralizes Double Teaming..

 

Double teaming ends.

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Derek Deveraux rolled DC

 

Starbuck Steel executes a STIFF UPPERCUT....

 

Derek Deveraux neutralizes STIFF UPPERCUT.

 

Starbuck Steel tags out to Buzz Steel

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Derek Deveraux rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel executes a SWINGING NECKBREAKER....

 

Derek Deveraux absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Derek Deveraux rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel executes a SUPERMAN PUNCH....

 

Derek Deveraux neutralizes SUPERMAN PUNCH.

 

Buzz Steel tags out to Starbuck Steel

Derek Deveraux tags out to Tommy Lightning

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled DC

 

Starbuck Steel executes a HANGMAN DDT....

 

Tommy Lightning attempts to defend against HANGMAN DDT but is unsuccessful.

 

Starbuck Steel tags out to Buzz Steel

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel executes a BUZZ CUT (DIAMOND CUTTER)....

 

Tommy Lightning attempts to defend against BUZZ CUT (DIAMOND CUTTER) but is unsuccessful.

 

Buzz Steel is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...

Tommy Lightning kicks out of the pin!

 

Buzz Steel tags out to Starbuck Steel

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled DC

 

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

 

Tommy Lightning attempts to defend against SMALL PACKAGE HOOKING TIGHTS but is unsuccessful.

 

Starbuck Steel is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Derek Deveraux makes the save!!!!!

 

Starbuck Steel tags out to Buzz Steel

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel executes a THE BUZZER....

 

Tommy Lightning attempts to defend against THE BUZZER but is unsuccessful.

 

Buzz Steel is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Tommy Lightning kicks out of the pin!

 

Buzz Steel tags out to Starbuck Steel

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Tommy Lightning rolled DC

 

Starbuck Steel executes a SHOOTING STAR BUCK....

 

Tommy Lightning attempts to defend against SHOOTING STAR BUCK but is unsuccessful.

Tommy Lightning scores 2 points.

 

Starbuck Steel is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Tommy Lightning kicks out of the pin!

 

Starbuck Steel tags out to Buzz Steel

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC/TT

 

Tommy Lightning rolled DC

 

Tommy Lightning “injured”.  He gets up and walks away!!!

 

Derek Deveraux rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel executes a GERMAN SUPLEX....

 

Derek Deveraux absorbs the punishment.

 

Buzz Steel is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...3

Derek Deveraux was pinned by Buzz Steel!!!

 

 

Buzz Steel wins with a GERMAN SUPLEX over Derek Deveraux!!!

 

The Champs retain and the fans pop huge for them.  It looks like Derek Deveraux is now out of HCW. The fans chant “So Long, Farewell” as Derek makes his way to the back.  He career is over all because he believed the promise from a swindler like Tommy.  The Steel Curtain stand tall holding their titles high as the show comes to an end.

 

That’s all for tonight.  Stay tuned as we have 2 more days of great action heading your way.

 

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2022 #939 – 04/13/22 - Hall of Fame and Fanfest

 

Hello fans and welcome to another installment of the HCW Wrestling Newsletter.  Let’s get right to the news.

 

For the Fanfest, our three inductees had practically never ending lines but they stayed and signed and took pictures for each person in line.  It did also seem that Dash Woodbrick tried to sneak his way in however Dennis Marshall caught him and called the authorities.  Dash ended up setting up a table and tried to sell his autograph.  We’ll never really know if anyone took the bite.  He gave up once the rain started.

 

Once the fanfest ended, everyone broke to get ready for the Hall of Fame Ceremony. 

 

The Ceremony begins with GM Max McGillicutty making his way out to the stage.  He thanks the fans for attending the FanFest and now, here to honor 3 great talents in HCW.   Tonight’s first inductee is Master Bull.  A recap of his storied career is shown on the big screen and it was a great trip down memory lane.  After the video ended, out comes one of Bull’s closest friends – The Elitist Reid Rothchild.  Reid, a member of the HOF also, steps up to the mic.  “Master Bull has been a staple of HCW since the beginning.  He has wrestled, managed and run the show.  He is a one-of-a-kind who will never be replicated.  Ladies and Gentlemen, Master Bull.”  Reid steps away from the mic as Master Bull makes his way out to the stage.  He gets a huge pop from the crowd.  He and Reid embrace and then Reid steps back as Bull takes the podium.

 

“In 2014, I entered the world of Professional Wrestling as Centurion, the Roman Warrior.  I was part of the Warrior nation led by the Ultimate Warrior (RIP) and the Super Warrior.  I learned so much working with them that I decided I wanted more.  I became a manager and eventually, co GM of this wonderful organization.  I ran into some rough times as you might remember but everything eventually sorted itself out.  As a performer, I had some great matches (motions to Reid) back in the day and even just recently (points to the Banker who smiles and points back).  There are so many great memories I will take away from my experience here.  I’m thankful I got that “one more match” in before I decided it was time to move on.  Whether you cheered or booed me (he raises an eyebrow ala the Rock), just know that you made this journey one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life.  I want to thank my wife, Max, the owners of HCW and of course, you, the fans, who made this one epic ride.  Thank you all.”  The crowd gives Master Bull a round of applause.  He and Reid shake hands and then exit the stage.

 

Next up, we have Texas Wildfire.  TW’s career highlights show up on the big screen.  Just then, Dr. Red Fang storms up on stage.  “VAMPIRE LUNGES AND TRANSYLVANIA PILEDRIVERS FOR EVERONE”.  The evil vampire bot is then removed from stage by security.  The loudspeakers then announce our next inductee Texas Wildfire.  TW soaks in the applause and approaches the mic.  “Well, you heard the evil doctor” (this elicits laughter from the crowd).  “But in all seriousness, I could not have asked for a better federation and its amazing fans to end this chapter of my life.  I’ve been around for  years now and held most of the belts in this federation as well as the HWF and CSWA before it.  I’ve had some great wars; won some battles, lost some but in the end, you the fans are what continue to drive the excitement of wrestling.  But as we all know, this sport, love it or hate it, takes its toll and it becomes a young mans game.  I’m proud of everything I’ve accomplished; of the matches I’ve had and for the fans and the following generation to come.  Thank you all and I hope you continue to support the next generation of performers like you’ve shown to me.  Thank you.”  The audience gives him a standing ovation as he leaves the stage.

 

A video package then airs highlighting the career of the only and only Ragin Cajun Rad Gumbo.  The video shows different scenes from the “Battle at Fry’s (market place)” as well as the dual coronations as King of HCW.  Then 2020 HOF inductee Magnum Kone makes his way out.  He steps up to the podium. 
“Rad Gumbo is someone who I not only wrestled against but had great admiration for.  He has surpassed what most other wrestlers aspire for and finish it off with an induction into this great organization’s hall of fame.  Ladies and Gentlemen…” The loud speakers then blare out “GUMBO 730 MEANS ITS SUPPA TIME, BITCH” and out comes Rad Gumbo.  Gumbo shakes hands with Magnum and approaches the podium.   He begins speaking with his Cajun accent but then drops it completely.  Everyone is stunned.  It was all an act.

 

“I guess by now, you all know I’m not really Cajun.  (laughs from the audience)  Like many before who have entered the Hall have stated, this is one of best places in the world.  HCW has given me an outlet to showcase my talent and whether I’m wrestling Magnum (points to the King of Kones), a legend like the Iron Sheik, or any great talent, I hope they feel I brought out the best in them as they did for me.  Jack (Lumber), (the Wicked) Prophet and many others are the future of this sport.  As my esteemed co-inductee TW stated, this really is a young man’s game.  You have to be able to spring back from injury and I’m well beyond that.  The legit injury I sustained hurting my leg and foot was the catalyst that showed me I needed to wrap things up.  As both a heel and face, I have enjoyed performing in front of you here and watching from home.  Every time you bought a ticket, bought a PPV event or just came to a meet and greet, we do this for you and you made it a wonderful experience every step of the way.  Thanks to management for giving us an outlet to perform for you.  It has been a wonderful experience.”  Rad steps back and claps his hands for the audience who then stand and reciprocate.  Rad is then joined on stage by Master Bull and Texas Wildfire and the standing ovation continues well beyond when then cameras stopped rolling.

 

Thanks for watching.  The PPV is up next.  Stay tuned.

Sunday, April 24, 2022

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2022 #938 – 04/06/22 – Go Home Show

Hello fans and welcome to another installment of the HCW Wrestling Newsletter.  In an effort to get caught up on the shows, the results will be abbreviated.

 

Match #1:  Battle Royal to crown a new TV Champion

 

"Bad News" Marvin Barnes was eliminated by TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) with VICIOUS EYE RAKE - Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Apollo Gyze was eliminated by Outback Oscar with BACK ELBOW TO FACE - Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Maximillian Redbeard was eliminated by Tommy Lightning with ROPES - Throw Out Of Ring after 1 minutes

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) was eliminated by Outback Oscar with OUTBACK STRETCH - Throw Out Of Ring after 1 minutes

Tommy Lightning was eliminated by Outback Oscar with FULL NELSON FACE SMASH - Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Outback Oscar was eliminated by Azrael with SPEAR - Throw Out Of Ring after 7 minutes

The Banker was eliminated by Azrael with HURL OUT OF RING after 10 minutes

Azrael wins the Battle Royal!!!

BUT WAIT…

The Banker’s feet (only one) did not touch the ground.  The ref called the match before verifying.  The Banker rolled back in but Azrael started putting the boots to the Banker, Ruth Heartless rushed in and BLASTED Azrael with the briefcase.  The Banker hits a DDT on to the briefcase and then throws Azrael out of the ring.  The Banker wins the match and becomes the NEW TV Champion!!!

 

The fans are up in arms in disgust.  The Ambassador comes out and says that Azrael was robbed.  He demanded GM Max McGillicutty come out and reverse the decision.  Max did come out but did not reverse the decision.  Instead, he made a match for the PPV with the Banker defending the TV title against Azrael.    The fans didn’t seem to care either way as neither are favorites.

 

Next up, we have The Snake Pit vs the Muscles Trio.  This one came about from the Pit costing the Trio a shot at the 6 Man titles.  This one went the distance and it was thought that Thorpe was going to get the pin after hitting Leiton with the Muscles Crush but the bell rang bringing this one to a time limit draw.  That didn’t stop the teams from continuing to fight well after the bell rang.  The Snake Pit left the ring first but taunting from the Trio got them riled up again.  Tobias Snake issued a challenge to the Trio for a match at the PPV.  Leiton reminded him that he (Leiton) has a title match against Dr. Red Fang for the Hardcore title that night.  Niven Sanke assured him they would dispatch the Trio with ease and Leiton would be able to relax in the corner.  Muscles McGuire then insulted their manhood in many different ways and said they’d accept if the match was in a steel cage.  Niven immediately accepted before he realized what he did.  Too late.  The match is set.

 

We head backstage where TNT mocks Biceps Bannerman for losing in the Elimination Chamber so easily.  Biceps counters that earlier tonight, TNT was ousted from the battle royal by a submission move.  The two started to come to blows until GM Max McGillicutty came in and made a match for the PPV.

 

Next on the card are two individuals who will meet with their respective teams at the PPV.  Apollo Gyze vs Casper Wyoming.  Apollo was accompanied by his tag team partners Jake Montrose and Tommy Lightning and Casper by his team of Phantom Frank and Dennis Marshall.  This one got out of control many times with all members getting involved at some point.  At the 15 minute mark, Apollo hit Casper with a sit out powerbomb and that brought Phantom Frank to the ring apron and that brought Tommy Lightning.  Eventually, all 6 men were in the ring and the ref ended up disqualifying both men for outside interference.  We are expecting this one to be settled at the PPV.  Afterwards, Tommy got on the mic and said that not only will they retain their titles, he will walk in as a dual champ when he and Derek Deveraux win the Tag Team titles.

 

We take a break in the action for our first contract signing.  First, Korbi Kong comes out to a huge pop from the crowd.  Ladies Champion Violet Valkyrie follows after.  The two are mediated by GM Max McGillicutty and both ladies sign the contract.  There was not much in the way of animosity but both did shake hands after with neither letting go.  They stared at each other as we broke to commercial.

 

We come back for our next match.  First, Jesse California comes out and is booed.  Next, Brash Toothpick comes out.  The fans still are not sure what to make of him with some thinking its Dash Woodbrick under the mask.  He shakes hands with the fans trying to get them to back him up.   It was a pretty close match for the first 10 minutes but then Brash took off.  At the 22 minute mark, he caught Jesse with a superkick out of nowhere and got the 3 count.  After the match, he asked for a mic.  He called out Anytime/Anywhere Champion Catalina Harper.  She makes an appearance on the stage and is accompanied by a LOT of cats.  Brash says he just arrived to HCW and is still a little green around the edges but wanted to challenge Catalina to a match at the PPV for the title.  She accepted.

 

The Omegatron lights up and announces we have our 3rd and final inductee into this year’s HCW Hall of Fame.  It is none other than…Texas Wildfire.  The fans pop huge knowing he really deserves it but will be sad as he closes the chapter on his HCW career.

 

Next on the card is Hayley Hailstorm vs Betsy Cummings.  Hayley controlled the majority of the match until Lavender Gooms made her way out and began distracting Hayley.   Lavender at one point looked like she was going to get involved but Betsy used the distraction to hit a leaping snapmare and rolled her up for the 3 count.  She bailed out of the ring after the cheap win.  A very riled up Hailstorm launched herself from the ring and onto Lavender.  The two brawled and rolled back in the ring but Lavender took off.  Hayley challenged her to a Last Person standing match at the PPV.  Looks like another one is locked in.

 

The final segment is the World Title contract signing between Champion and King of HCW Jack Lumber and his nemesis the Wicked Prophet.  Prophet came out first followed by Jack.  The two were amicable for the most part until, after the 5th time of saying “ACKNOWLEDGE ME” to Jack’s face that he finally lost his cool and grabbed Prophet’s head slamming it against the table.  After the incident, Jack felt bad for setting a bad example for his fans, not for giving Prophet what he deserved).  Jack tells Prophet he will acknowledge him if he can beat him for the belt.

 

With that, the show comes to an end.  The cameras stopped rolling.  Just as people were getting ready to leave, Texas Wildfire’s music hits.  The fans pop huge for him.  He tells them he appreciates the years of support they have given and knows that this is the right time for him to take his leave.  He is then interrupted by the Ambassador and his flukies Dr. Red Fang, Azrael and Barry Morningstar.  The Ambassador tells Wildfire that he’s nothing more than smoldering embers waiting to be snuffed out.  He tells Wildfire that it’s better he tucks tail and leaves now before anyone else handed him an ass kicking he wouldn’t recover from.  The fans immediately began chanting “ONE MORE MATCH”.  Just then, the World Tag Team Champions the Steel Curtain come out.  Buzz gets on the mic and says he’d appreciate seeing Wildfire in action one last time.  Starbuck adds that if Wildfire is up to it, they’d be honored to join him in the ring and send the Ambassador and his cronies scattering to the 4 winds.  Wildfire agrees and we have a dark match only for the eyes of those in attendance. 

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Azrael rolled OC.

 

Buzz Steel executes a SUPERMAN PUNCH....

 

Azrael executes a VENGEANCE....

 

Azrael tags out to Dr. Red Fang

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Dr. Red Fang rolled OC.

 

Buzz Steel executes a SLINGSHOT SUPLEX....

 

Dr. Red Fang executes a SPIDER WEB LEGLOCK....

 

Buzz Steel tags out to Starbuck Steel

Dr. Red Fang tags out to Azrael

 

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

 

Starbuck Steel rolled OC.

 

Azrael rolled OC.

 

Starbuck Steel executes a SHOOTING STAR BUCK....

 

Azrael executes a THE DARKNESS....

 

Starbuck Steel is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Azrael kicks out of the pin!

 

Starbuck Steel tags out to Buzz Steel

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC/TT

 

Azrael rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel,  Starbuck Steel,  Texas Wildfire double teaming for 2 rounds.

Buzz Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Buzz Steel executes a FLYING KNEE SMASH....

 

Starbuck Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

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

 

Texas Wildfire is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Texas Wildfire executes a SNAP POWERSLAM....

 

Azrael attempts to defend against Double Teaming. but is unsuccessful.

 

Buzz Steel, Starbuck Steel, Texas Wildfire are double teaming for 1 more rounds.

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Starbuck Steel rolled DC

 

Texas Wildfire rolled DC

 

Azrael rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel is a offensive (OC) double teamer.

Buzz Steel executes a FLYING KNEE SMASH....

 

Starbuck Steel does nothing for the round.

 

Texas Wildfire does nothing for the round.

 

Azrael attempts to defend against Double Teaming. but is unsuccessful.

 

Double teaming ends.

 

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

 

Buzz Steel rolled OC.

 

Azrael rolled DC

 

Buzz Steel executes a REVERSE NECKBREAKER ....

 

Azrael absorbs the punishment.

 

Buzz Steel is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...3

Azrael was pinned by Buzz Steel!!!

 

 

Buzz Steel wins with a REVERSE NECKBREAKER  over Azrael!!!

 

The Steel Curtain and Texas Wildfire get the win.  Dr. Red Fang rolled in and looked like he was going to hit Buzz with the Vampire Lunge but TW made the save and hurled him right over the top rope and on to Barry and Azrael.  Buzz and Starbuck celebrated a bit with Wildfire until the fans began a “Thank You Wildfire” chant.  The Steel Curtain left and TW remained in the ring soaking it all in for the last time.

 

With that, the show comes to an end.  Stay tuned as the Hall of Fame and Fanfest recap are up next followed by the 3 day PPV extravaganza “Zero Hour”.