HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2023 #944 – Elimination Chamber Qualifiers

 

Welcome everyone back to another installment of the HCW Wrestling Newsletter.  As February winds down, we get ready for the first PPV of the new year – Elimination Chamber.  But first, we have to have some qualifying matches to see who will fight in the chamber for a chance at the World and Ladies titles.  The qualifying matches will be staged over the next two shows as we head into the PPV.

 

For the men:

Apollo Gyze vs Maximillian Redbeard

Joe ‘Jack Hammer’ Saunders vs Madman Mason

Wilber Townsend vs Phantom Frank.  The US title is not on the line.

 

For the Ladies

Leslie Grimes vs Chloe Parker

Lavender Gooms vs Penny Hall

Kimberly Kiccsass vs the British Crippler

 

Match #1:  Maximillian Redbeard gets the win over Apollo after hitting him with a Knoggin Stomp at the 8 minute mark.

 

Match #2:  This one went a bit longer (26 minutes) as Mason had issues with the Jack Hammer.  Joe definitely made the Madman work for this win.  Mason gets the win after hurling Joe into the corner and then pinning him (with his foot on the ropes for leverage).

 

Match #3:  Chloe started off really slow but then picked up steam and the win after hitting a Somersault Ace Crusher at the 10 minute mark.

 

Match #4:  Lavender vs Penny went to a 30 minute time limit draw.  Penny DOMINATED the match and was clearly upset at the draw finish.  It will remain to be seen if GM Max McGillicutty gives them another shot or only has 5 participants in the Chamber.

 

Match #5:  Kimberly controls the match and picks up the win at the 11 minute mark after hitting the Christo.

 

Match #6 (our main event):  Non-Title match between Wilber Townsend and Phantom Frank.

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Wilber Townsend executes a GO TO SLEEP....

 

Phantom Frank executes a THE CRAIN KICK (KARATE KID)....

 

Wilber Townsend is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Phantom Frank kicks out of the pin!

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a SHORTARM CLOTHESLINE....

 

Phantom Frank attempts to defend against SHORTARM CLOTHESLINE but is unsuccessful.

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled DC

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC/TT

 

Phantom Frank executes a HEAD STONE (KNEE STRIKES TO HEAD)....

 

Wilber Townsend absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a LIFTING SIDESLAM....

 

Phantom Frank absorbs the punishment.

 

Wilber Townsend is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...

Phantom Frank kicks out of the pin!

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Wilber Townsend executes a MOUNTED ELBOW SMASHES....

 

Phantom Frank executes a THE SPECTOR STRIKE....

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a MOUNTED ELBOW SMASHES....

 

Phantom Frank absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Wilber Townsend executes a SHORTARM CLOTHESLINE....

 

Phantom Frank executes a SPINE SHATTER....

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a REAR CHINLOCK....

 

Phantom Frank absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled DC

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank executes a SPINE SHATTER....

 

Wilber Townsend absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC/TT

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Wilber Townsend executes a REAR CHINLOCK....

 

Phantom Frank executes a THE SPECTOR STRIKE....

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled DC

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank executes a THE SOUL STEALER....

 

Wilber Townsend absorbs the punishment.

 

Phantom Frank is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Wilber Townsend kicks out of the pin!

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a RAM INTO RINGPOST....

 

Phantom Frank attempts to defend against RAM INTO RINGPOST but is unsuccessful.

 

Wilber Townsend is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Phantom Frank kicks out of the pin!

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled DC

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC/TT

 

Phantom Frank executes a THE CRAIN KICK (KARATE KID)....

 

Wilber Townsend neutralizes THE CRAIN KICK (KARATE KID).

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a MOUNTED ELBOW SMASHES....

 

Phantom Frank absorbs the punishment.

 

Wilber Townsend is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Phantom Frank kicks out of the pin!

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC/TT

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Wilber Townsend executes a SCOOP POWERSLAM....

 

Phantom Frank executes a HEAD STONE (KNEE STRIKES TO HEAD)....

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a LIFTING FOREARM SMASH....

 

Phantom Frank reverses LIFTING FOREARM SMASH!

Phantom Frank executes a THE GHOSTLY GRASP (REAR NAKED CHOKE)....

 

Wilber Townsend absorbs the punishment.

 

Phantom Frank straps in the THE GHOSTLY GRASP (REAR NAKED CHOKE).

Wilber Townsend does not submit!

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC/TT

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Wilber Townsend executes a REAR CHINLOCK....

 

Phantom Frank executes a SPINE SHATTER....

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled DC

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank executes a THE SPECTOR STRIKE....

 

Wilber Townsend absorbs the punishment.

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC/TT

 

Phantom Frank rolled OC.

 

Wilber Townsend executes a SCOOP POWERSLAM....

 

Phantom Frank executes a THE SOUL STEALER....

 

Phantom Frank is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2...

Wilber Townsend kicks out of the pin!

 

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

 

Wilber Townsend rolled DC

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Both Men in rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend rolled OC.

 

Phantom Frank rolled DC

 

Wilber Townsend executes a HAMMERING BLOWS TO BACK....

 

Phantom Frank attempts to defend against HAMMERING BLOWS TO BACK but is unsuccessful.

 

Wilber Townsend is attempting a pin!!!

 

1...2... (he grabs a handful of tights)…3

Phantom Frank was pinned by Wilber Townsend!!!

 

 

Wilber Townsend wins with a HAMMERING BLOWS TO BACK over Phantom Frank!!!

 

Wilber steals a win and secures the #3 spot in the Elimination Chamber.  He looks at Phantom Frank and laughs as he makes his way to the back.

 

Just before the show was ready to end, GM Max McGillicutty comes out and says we are going to have a contract signing.  Sarona Reiher comes out first and then mocks the Ladies Champion Korbi Kong for being a coward.  Korbi comes out to the loudest pop of the night and makes her way right to the ring.  She gets into Sarona’s face and then signs the contract first.  She flicks the pen at Sarona which pisses off the challenger.  Sarona signs it and then gets into Korbi’s face.  The two immediately start throwing haymakers and Sarona ends up putting Korbi through the table.  Sarona picks up the Ladies title and says that the fans are looking at the next Ladies Champion.  She drops the belt on Korbi and then leaves. 

 

With that, today’s show comes to an end.  Stay tuned.  We have many more qualifying matches coming your way.

 

 

HCW Wrestling Newsletter 2023 #943 –Year 18 - Welcome to 2023

 

Hello Wrestling fans and welcome back to a much delayed episode of HCW Wrestling.  Calling 2022 chaotic for us is an understatement for sure.  You may have noticed the year was cut very short.  Lots of personal issues kept shows to a minimum.  I can’t say we’re back with the frequency we’ve had in the past years but will definitely work on bringing the action to you, our dedicated wrestling fans.

 

Although there weren’t a lot of matches that took place last year, the last shows posted (from April’s Critical Mass PPV saw some great outcomes:

 

·       Korbi Kong defeated her bestie Violet Valkyrie to become the Ladies Champion.

·       Long time rivals The Wicked Prophet and Jack Lumber met up again with Prophet walking out with the World title.

·       The Steel Curtain retained the World Tag Team titles after defeating Tommy Lightning and Derek Deveraux.  Derek lost his job with HCW because of a loophole Tommy has put into the contract.

·       Wilber Townsend was victorious in retaining the US title in his battle with Maximillian Redbeard.  Don’t count Redbeard out.

·       Dr. Red Fang regained the Hardcore title after taking it back from Leiton Snake.  He’s back to being more dangerous than ever.

·       Azrael retained the TV title in a 3 way battle against Biceps Bannerman and Apollo Gyze.  Apollo cost Biceps the win and Biceps said Apollo will pay.

·       Catalina Harper won and subsequently retired the Anytime/Anywhere title before retiring herself.

·       The trio of Dennis Marshall, Casper Wyoming and Phantom Frank regained the Six Man Tag Team Championship after Derek Deveraux came out and cost Tommy Lightning the match.

 

2023 saw the following members of the roster call it quits:

Ms. Alexandria

The Ragin Cajun Rad Gumbo – Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Master Bull – Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Texas Wildfire – Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Derek Deveraux

Tommy Lightning

Catalina Harper

Dash Woodbrick – Dash had been suspended but wrestled under a mask and the name “Brash Toothpick”.  Once he was unmasked, he was fired from HCW.

 

After winning the World Title, the Wicked Prophet stated that he wanted fresh blood (figuratively speaking) and didn’t want Lumber back in the picture.  “He had his run and lost to ME.  He can go find something else to do”.  When we asked Jack about this, he said “Prophet can have his time in the sandbox but when I’m ready, I am coming back for that title.”

 

Another addition to HCW’s roster is a new segment run by Mr. B. Wacks.  He will be running a segment called “None of your B’s Wax”.  The ring is set up so let’s take you there right now.

 

(We go to the ring where we see standing in the middle of the ring with two chairs is Mr. B. Wacks.  He has a mic in hand): 

           

            “Hello HCW roster…I am Mr. B. Wacks and my show is called ‘None of your B’s Wax’.  You will all recognize that this segment is going to be the highlight of each and every show I am on. (the fans boo).  Shut your pie holes!  (the booing intensifies).  I honestly don’t care if you cheer or boo.  I’m here to do a job so shut up and sit down.  (after a while, the booing mellows).  Now, my first ever guest on this show is someone you’ll know and love.  He is YOUR World Champion…The Wicked Prophet”.  Prophet’s music plays but he doesn’t come out.  Mr. B Wacks looks visibly confused.  The music then suddenly changes and out comes one third of the 6 Man Tag Team champs Nick Marshall.  The fans pop for him as he makes his way into the ring.  He picks up the mic from the chair.  “Thanks Mr. B Wacks.  Mr. B Wacks?   Mr B Wacks?....”

 

Mr. B. Wax is quickly brought out from being deeply lost in thought.  He turns to see an assistant.  “Mr. B Wax, you go on in 30.  Are you ok?”  Mr B Wax nods and asks if the World Champ in in the building and he is assured he is.  “All is good” he replies and smiles.

 

Pyro goes off and GM Max McGillicutty comes out to a huge pop from the Columbia, SC crowd.   He says he is going to kick off 2023 in huge fashion to get the top 10 rosters set up so we can start seeing some action.  But first, we are going to introduce some new members to the roster:

 

 

Kroman the Barbarian

‘Wildman’ Saturn Frost

Noah "High Flyer" Murphy

Joe "Jack Hammer" Sanders

The Cerebral Studd

 

Newest Tag Team

The Conquistadors – Zapato and Toro

 

We kick off the Men’s battle royal:

 

"Bad News" Marvin Barnes was eliminated by Wilber Townsend with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

"The Bounty Hunter" Jake Montrose was eliminated by Tobias Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

'Wildman' Saturn Frost was eliminated by The Wicked Prophet with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

The Cerebral Stud was eliminated by Albert Perez with THROW OUT OF RING after 1 minutes

Apollo Gyze was eliminated by The Banker with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes.  Apollo remained at ringside to jaw jack with the fans.

Talon McFrost was eliminated by Azrael with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Baron Von Blood (Reinhardt Schmitt) was eliminated by TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Barry Morningstar was eliminated by Superstar Chic Monroe with Throw Out Of Ring after 8 minutes

Superquake Ferguson was eliminated by Biceps Bannerman with THROW OUT OF RING after 2 minutes

Starbuck Steel was eliminated by Billy Robbins with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Smasher #2 was eliminated by Bishop Ripley with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Smasher #1 was eliminated by Butch Huber with hrow Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Buzz Steel was eliminated by Regulator Mule with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Regulator Mammoth was eliminated by Col. Samuel Flagg with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Perfect Pecs Stoddard was eliminated by Casper Wyoming Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Phantom Frank was eliminated by Conquistador Toro with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Ovaltine Jackson was eliminated by Conquistador Zapato with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Outback Oscar was eliminated by Dennis Marshall with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Noah 'High Flyer' Murphy was eliminated by Dr. Red Fang with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Otto Ruthless was eliminated by Ferb Huber with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Oswald Zimmerman (The Iron Cross) was eliminated by Freedom Fighter Flash with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Freedom Fighter Justice was eliminated by Niven Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Muscles Weasley was eliminated by Ghee Buttersnaps with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Ivan Dragovich was eliminated by Muscles Thorpe with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Muscles McGuire was eliminated by Jack Lumber with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Jesse California was eliminated by Mountain Man Junior Huber with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Joe "Jack Hammer" Sanders was eliminated by Maximillian Redbeard with HEAVE INTO CROWD after 4 minutes

Matches Malone was eliminated by Kroman the Barbarian with Throw Out Of Ring after 5 minutes

Madman Mason was eliminated by Leiton Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Albert Perez was eliminated by Wilber Townsend with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Tobias Snake was eliminated by Azrael with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Biceps Bannerman was eliminated by The Wicked Prophet with Throw Out Of Ring with the assist from Apollo Gyze after 2 minutes.  Apollo and Biceps brawled to the back.

The Banker was eliminated by Billy Robbins with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Bishop Ripley was eliminated by TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Butch Huber was eliminated by Superstar Chic Monroe with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Regulator Mule was eliminated by Col. Samuel Flagg with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Casper Wyoming was eliminated by Niven Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Muscles Thorpe was eliminated by Conquistador Toro with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Conquistador Zapato was eliminated by Niven Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Dennis Marshall was eliminated by Mountain Man Junior Huber with Throw Out Of Ring after 1 minutes

Dr. Red Fang was eliminated by Maximillian Redbeard with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Leiton Snake was eliminated by Ferb Huber with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Kroman the Barbarian was eliminated by Freedom Fighter Flash with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Jack Lumber was eliminated by Ghee Buttersnaps with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Azrael was eliminated by Wilber Townsend with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Billy Robbins was eliminated by The Wicked Prophet with EXILE FROM THE RING after 1 minutes

TNT (Templeton N. Townsend) was eliminated by Col. Samuel Flagg with Throw Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Conquistador Toro was eliminated by Superstar Chic Monroe with Throw Out Of Ring after 17 minutes

Ferb Huber was eliminated by Niven Snake with ROPES - Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Ghee Buttersnaps was eliminated by Mountain Man Junior Huber with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Maximillian Redbeard was eliminated by Mountain Man Junior Huber with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Mountain Man Junior Huber was eliminated by Niven Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Superstar Chic Monroe was eliminated by Freedom Fighter Flash with Throw Out Of Ring after 5 minutes

Freedom Fighter Flash was eliminated by Niven Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 5 minutes

Col. Samuel Flagg was eliminated by Niven Snake with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

The Wicked Prophet was eliminated by Niven Snake with SUPERMAN PUNCH Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Wilber Townsend was eliminated by Niven Snake with SUPERMAN PUNCH Out Of Ring after 18 minutes

 

Niven Snake wins the first Battle Royal of 2023!!!

 

Niven remains in the ring and is joined by Mr. B Wacks. Mr. B Wacks congratulates Niven on winning the first battle royal of 2023.  Niven says he is not wasting any time and is going to use this win to declare himself the #1 contender to the World Title held by the Wicked Prophet.  Niven says that he will ‘Superman punch’ Prophet into oblivion and will take the title for his own.  He will dethrone the champion as easily as he eliminated him from the battle royal.  Just then, the Wicked Prophet hit the ring attacking Niven from behind.  Wacks bailed from the ring as Niven rushed the ropes and flew looking to connect with the Superman punch but Prophet caught him mid air and dropped him with the Unrighteous Dominion.  Niven was out on the ground and Prophet picked up the mic.  “You can try and you will FAIL.”  Prophet drops the mic and leaves to booing from the crowd.

 

Up next is our Ladies Battle Royal.

 

Betsy Cummings (f) was eliminated by Violet Valkyrie (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Chloe Parker (f) was eliminated by The British Crippler (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Felicia Cummings (f) was eliminated by Sarona Reiher (f) Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Penny Hall (f) was eliminated by Goldie Locks (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Hayley Hailstorm (f) was eliminated by Missy Chick (f) with EXPLODER SUPLEX Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Kimberly Kiccsass (f) was eliminated by Leslie Grimes (f) with AUSTRALIAN UPPERCUT Out Of Ring after 4 minutes

Lavender Gooms (f) was eliminated by Korbi Kong (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 7 minutes

Goldie Locks (f) was eliminated by Violet Valkyrie (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

The British Crippler (f) was eliminated by Korbi Kong (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Leslie Grimes (f) was eliminated by Sarona Reiher (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 2 minutes

Missy Chick (f) was eliminated by Korbi Kong (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Korbi Kong (f) was getting ready to square off against Violet Valkyrie (f) but Sarona Reiher (f) got involved first.

Violet Valkyrie (f) was eliminated by Sarona Reiher (f) with Throw Out Of Ring after 3 minutes

Sarona Reiher (f) was eliminated by Korbi Kong (f) after 16 minutes.

 

Korbi Kong (f) wins the 2023 Ladies Battle Royal!!!

 

Mr. B Wacks returns to the ring.  “The Ladies Champion Korbi Kong wins the Battle Royal but really, you couldn’t let anyone else win?  Is your ego that big that you have to be the glory hound at EVERYTHING?”  The crowd voiced their displeasure at Mr. B Wacks insulting the Ladies Champion.  When Korbi tried to get in a word, he walked away, continuing the disrespect.  Korbi then walked up to him and he cowered in the corner.  Before Korbi could do anything, Sarona Reiher attacked Korbi slamming her head into the corner turnbuckle over and over.  She then bodyslammed Korbi in the center of the ring.  Sarona leapt up to the top rope, gave the heavy metal hand signals and then jumped off the top turnbuckle and flattening Korbi with the Superfly Splash.  Sarona grabbed the Ladies title and held it over her head before dropping it on Korbi in disgust.  Korbi was helped to the back by some medical staff.

 

Max comes back out and lets us know that this weekend, they will be hosting a PPV.  As there no longer is a king or queen in HCW, the PPV has been changed from Reigning Royalty to Elimination Chamber.   6 men will compete in their own elimination as will the Ladies with the winner getting a future title match.  Wicked Prophet will defend the World title and Korbi Kong will defend the Ladies title in our co-Main Events.  The fans pop for the announcement. He leaves the stage.

 

Thanks for reading.  Elimination Chamber is almost upon us.  Stay tuned.