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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Jan 13, 2015 11:16:09 GMT -6
The French Cactus was a ridiculous gimmick that actually became amusing during the show. Acid Jaz and Shannon Moore had a great match until the interference. Good to see Trademark again.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Dec 29, 2014 11:31:57 GMT -6
Will the legendary Trademark wrestle on this card?
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Dec 10, 2014 10:44:04 GMT -6
Congrats to everyone involved in the show.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Dec 5, 2014 11:54:07 GMT -6
Hope the show does well.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Dec 3, 2014 12:22:37 GMT -6
Great card. Can't wait to see Bad Influence vs Zero Gravity.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Oct 30, 2014 11:41:03 GMT -6
This card is looking great.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Oct 30, 2014 11:28:44 GMT -6
For those who haven't been to an IPW show. It is worth it.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Oct 30, 2014 11:25:57 GMT -6
The Funkasouras will be dancing in the house. Daivari vs Elgin could be match of the night.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Oct 26, 2014 17:32:04 GMT -6
This is a good company. If you're in the area, this will be a good show to attend.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Sept 12, 2014 9:31:47 GMT -6
Since I'll be at DREAMWAVE, slacker should write the results.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Sept 8, 2014 11:30:50 GMT -6
Slacker, you forgot to give congrats to El Magnifico for winning his first two matches in NAPW.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Sept 4, 2014 18:56:02 GMT -6
Thanks slacker. That's what happens when you rush things. Wish i would have known you were at the show. First beers would have been on you. LOL!
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Sept 2, 2014 11:40:43 GMT -6
NAPW (North American Pro Wrestling) put on its first show since the very successful WrestleTron back in May. The Hickory Grove Banquet Center played host last Saturday evening (August 31st). A respectable crowd of 130 fans came out for a fun evening of pro wrestling. Considering DeKalb was holding its annual Corn Fest and a couple other events being held in Rochelle, that wasn't a bad turn out. The fans were quiet early on but became more vocal as the show progressed.
The fans were greeted by new ring announcer "Eileen". First there was the lovely, sexy and hot-looking commissioner KaDance Kelli, now we have the beautiful, gorgeous and flirt-full Eileen. The new announcer was sporting blonde hair with pink highlights. She did a very good job and was able to get the crowd involved. She introduced official AJ Lewis as this evening's sole referee.
1. "Holy Man" William Jacobs vs Nate Quest.
This was a re-match from last May's WrestleTron. This was a fast-paced match between two youngsters that gave each other many hard shots. Jacobs nailed an impressive swinging neck breaker that did not get the job done. The bigger Quest scored with a big power slam and defeated Jacobs for the second time.
Winner: Nate Quest
2. El Magnifico vs "The Difference" Joey Rose.
The masked lucha libre has yet to earn a "W" in NAPW. Rose entered the ring acting like he wanted to be somewhere else. He stepped outside and took a 10 count by Referee AJ Lewis.
Winner: El Magnifico
* Rose took the mic saying that he deserved better competition. He also wanted to settle his feud with DOJ. Joey announced he'd be in the Jack Carpenter vs DOJ match scheduled later in the evening and make it a triple threat bout. Rose also announced that El Magnifico now had to face "Icepick" Vic Capri.
3. El Magnifico vs "Icepick" Vic Capri.
The lucha libre attempted to host a dance contest. The tough veteran Capri clotheslined his opponent almost out of his boots. Capri dominated the majority of the contest. The "Icepick" caught his opponent flying off the ropes to deliver an impressive suplex. A lucky roll-up by the masked Magnifico scored a huge upset. Two in a row!
Winner: El Magnifico
4. Jack Carpenter vs DOJ (Department of Justice) vs "The Difference" Joey Rose.
This particular match began to motivate the crowd. DOJ was double-teamed from the start by the two faces in this bout. Carpenter and Rose worked like a team until the pinfall attempt came and they turned on each other. DOJ came back with vicious clotheslines and became too over-powering for his opponents.
Winner: DOJ
*****INTERMISSION********
5. Dave Rydell & Colin Smith vs Justice Jones and Aaron Xavier.
NAPW's top heel team of Jones/Xavier continue to dominate the tag team division. The popular veteran Rydell and rookie Smith made a good team. The youngsters at ringside got involved as the chanted "Cheater" towards Jones throughout the bout. Smith nailed a swanton bomb late in the match that earned a mighty pop. The weasel-like Xavier would conclude the bout with his version of the brainbuster on young Smith.
Winners: Justice Jones and Aaron Xavier
6. TJ Steel vs Grin. Commissioner KaDance Kelli introduced TJ Steel as her new contender. Steel was physically built. The bizarre antics of Grin threw Steel off and Grin dominated a majority of the match. Kelli tried to get involved and was shoved off the apron by Grin. Steel scored a huge upset by spearing and delivering an F-5.
Winner: TJ Steel
7. The Main Event: NAPW Heavy Weight Champion "The Italian Warhorse" Anthony Antonelli vs Mike Anthony vs Machine.
This was a very good main event. Three different styles. The popular champion has a high-flying offense. The respectable veteran in Anthony has classic mat action. The brutal Machine, fresh off his huge victory at WrestleTron over Tommy Dreamer, added a ground-n-pound style. The champion was double-teamed throughout most of the match and took a beating. A surprise small package on Mike Anthony saved the title reign.
Winner: "The Italian Warhorse" Anthony Antonelli.
-Hats off to NAPW roster and staff for another great show.
-NAPW debuts in Markham, IL on Sept. 6th and returns on Sept. 13th to Rochelle, IL for a benefit with two steel cage matches. Please check the upcoming show section of this website or Facebook for more info. Unfortunately, I will not be attending these two shows. Would love feedback from any of the fans who attend either show.
-Before the show last Saturday, I sat down with NAPW star Dave Rydell for an interesting interview. Hope to have it posted within the next two weeks.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Aug 1, 2014 9:35:07 GMT -6
D.O.J. and Joey Rose should have a conclusion to their major feud.
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Post by PoisonousAnchovie on Jul 24, 2014 10:05:03 GMT -6
IPW (Impact Pro Wrestling) is one of the best indy promotions in Iowa. Every year they participate in the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Show that is part of the Hall of Fame weekend for the Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa. The venue is the Five Brothers Sullivan Convention Center. Almost 500 roaring fans packed this venue last Friday evening (July 18th). This was one of the best weekends weather wise for this event.
IPW Founder Troy Peterson does an amazing job putting on a great show each year. Many of the legends and inductees were on hand to sign autographs before, during and after the show. The list of those who were at the Friday night show included Jim Ross, Gerald Brisco, Danny Hodge, Wes Brisco, Colt Cabana, Adam Pearce, Baron Von Raschke, Larry "The Axe" Hennig, Scott Steiner, family members representing the late "Mad Dog" Vachon, Karl Lauer of the Cauliflower Alley Club and UFC Legend Randy Couture. Rick Steiner and Dan Gable could not make the show but were at the museum on Saturday afternoon to greet fans.
1. Latin Thunder vs Matty Star
A very good fast-paced opening bout. The crowd was clapping and popping right off the bat. Both men could hit some high risk moves and showed skilled mat techniques. The masked Latin Thunder was too much for the IPW veteran.
Winner: Latin Thunder.
2. The Fifth Annual Lou Thesz Cup Battle Royal. The winner received a nice trophy that did not end up getting destroyed. Some of the participants included:
Mik Drake, Bazooka Joe, The Juggernaut, Geek Singh, Billy Kryptonite, James Jefferies, The Big Picture, Justin Decent, Michael Monsoon, Jaysin Strife, Royale, Sparrow, Devin Thomas.
Winner: Michael Monsoon
3. Ariya Daivari vs Sepio Saunders
The veteran Daivari controlled most of this bout. Sepio Saunders is a big, muscular athlete that shows some promise. Saunders hit some big power moves but eventually fell victim to the magic Carpet Ride.
Winner: Ariya Daivari
4. Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana and "The Tangerine Dream" Ricky Love vs "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce and Sparrow
The crowd was very much into this match. Loud echo chops off Sparrow's chest by the popular Cabana. A cheap clothesline on Love gave his opponents the upper edge. This was a fun match to sit back and enjoy. Ricky Love would eventually score the "W" on Sparrow.
* Adam Pearce would deliver a devastating piledriver to his tag team partner after the match.
Winners: Cabana & Love
*** Matty Star hit ringside to take cheap shots on the legends. The one that he really ripped on was DDP. Page came out to deliver two Diamond Cutters to Star. After that, he used the time to show a video and promote his brand of Yoga.
Intermission
5. Mark Sterling vs Hannibal
A short but decent match to come after intermission. The screaming Canadian brute known as Hannibal perked up the crowd. His power moves dominated the match. Sterling picked up a cheap victory by placing his foot on the ropes.
Winner: Mark Sterling
6. "The Intellectual Punk" Tony Sly, "The Natural" Nate Alsin, Nate Redwing vs The IPW Tag Team Champions James Jefferies and Ugly along w/ Justin Decent.
Sly, who is a classic heel, was able to get the tag champions to put up their gold in a 6-man match. This was a terrific match. The highlights were mostly done by James Jefferies flying around the ring like a young version of The Rockers. Jefferies won the match for his team by nailing his version of slice bread.
Winners: Jefferies, Ugly & decent
7. IPW Heavy Weight Champion Nicky Free vs A. J. Smooth
This was an outstanding title match. These two athletes have been two of the best for IPW in the last five years. It was five years ago at this particular event that Nicky Free scored one of his best victories over TNA Legend Austin Aries. On that same card, A.J. Smooth gave a good performance but fell short against the current WWE Money in The Bank holder Seth Rollins. Smooth used the IPW title as a weapon to score the win over Free.
Winner: New IPW Champion A. J. Smooth
8. Wes Brisco vs "The Big Picture" Ashton Christopher in the 3rd Annual Legends Lumberjack Match
This was a good match but hard to see at times with fans in the front row standing up a lot. Ringside was surrounded by both the IPW stars and the HOF legends. Former TNA star Wes Brisco and IPW Stand-out "The Big Picture" each gave a good account of themselves. The young Brisco picked up the victory.
Winner: Wes Brisco
-Congrats to Troy Peterson and the entire IPW roster for another great show.
-The Training Seminar hosted by Gerald Brisco and Jim Ross was held earlier that day. I will provide results for that shortly sometime within the next week.
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